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Oct 2018

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What Is and What It Isn't

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), whether you are an employee or an applicant, it is unlawful to harass anyone due to their gender. Harassment can also be of a sexual nature and can happen between persons of the opposite or the same sex. Whether it’s an employer or co-worker, it is considered unlawful sexual harassment if any individual’s conduct results in a hostile ...

Posted By Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP

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Sep 2018

Fighting for Female Workplace Equality in the #MeToo Era

Sexual harassment of any kind, from suggestive comments to unwanted sexual advances, is a clear violation of civil rights. But although employers have been legally obligated to fight gender-based discrimination since 1964, as defined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act , women in particular still face routine sexual harassment at work. It’s estimated that anywhere between 25% and 85% of women ...

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Aug 2018

Houston Lawyers Say #MeToo Public Policy Shift Should Void Arbitration Pact

Originally published in Texas Lawyer . In what appears to be a novel move in Texas employment litigation, two Houston lawyers are seeking to keep a sexual harassment case out of arbitration by arguing that resolving the legal dispute in private violates public policy in the #MeToo era. Rick Prieto and Todd Slobin represent Stefani Bambace, who sued Berry Y&V Fabricators earlier this year after ...

Posted By John Council, Texas Lawyer

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Apr 2018

How the #MeToo Movement is Shaping Workplaces

Six months after the allegations against Harvey Weinstein resulted in an immense barrage of past discretions by powerful men in various industries, the #MeToo movement has inspired widespread calls for change and shifted social attitudes, resulting in the empowerment of women all over the world. The Progress Many workplaces have increased their efforts to address sexual misconduct. Not only do ...

Posted By Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP

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Feb 2018

What Should I Do if I Was Sexually Harassed at Work?

Sexual harassment is an unfortunate part of many workplaces, though it doesn’t have to be. Harassment can be defined as any kind of unwanted touching, sending explicit photographs, requesting sexual favors, denying a promotion or raise because you denied any sexual advances, or any other unwanted sexual activity. This kind of harassment can happen between coworkers of equal status, though it most ...

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Nov 2017

Sidd Rao Discusses Sexual Harassment and Assault with ABC 13 Eyewitness News Houston

With the national news media running daily coverage of an ongoing stream of sexual harassment and assault allegations against high-profile figures in the entertainment industry, more and more people are finding the courage to speak out about their own experiences. Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP attorney Sidd Rao recently spoke with ABC 13 Eyewitness News Houston about the recent activity. "It's hard ...

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Oct 2017

Three Steps to Stop Unwanted Sexual Advances at Work

Sexual advances create a hostile work environment filled with tension, frustration, embarrassment, and many other consequences, and yet this problem seems to be all-too-common in workplaces around the country. In fact, it seems like the news is dominated with headlines of unwanted sexual advances, harassment, and improper conduct from prominent figures. If you have been experiencing sexual ...

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Oct 2017

How to Handle Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Workplace sexual harassment is not a new phenomenon, as men like Weinstein have been and will continue to be around for many years. There are countless stories of men offering money to co-workers in exchange for sex, sexually assaulting co-workers at work and in hotel rooms, sending inappropriate texts, emails, and worse—under the mistaken belief that women want to engage in sexual relations with ...

Posted By Todd Slobin

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Sep 2017

Recognizing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Anyone can be a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, which is why it is so important to know what sexual harassment may look like, and what you should do if it happens to you. Whether you have been a victim of workplace harassment, you think you may be experiencing harassment, or you have complete confidence that you never will be harassed in your current place of business, it is always ...

Posted By Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP

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Mar 2017

Common Mistakes in Employment Law

Employment law can be tricky to navigate, with complex language that can be difficult for the average business owner to understand. Unfortunately, violating these laws can have expensive consequences, even if the violation wasn’t intentional. There are a number of mistakes that business owners can make that may cost them in fines and other penalties. Find out more about common mistakes that ...

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Sep 2016

I've Been Sexually Harassed - What Should I Do?

The workplace is supposed to be a neutral zone where employees can comfortably and safely work without fear of being subjected to prejudice or harassment due to their gender. Unfortunately, while many understand that sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue, many are ill-prepared to deal with it if they should ever experience it firsthand. If you should ever encounter some form of ...

Posted By Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP