Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment in the workplace can devastate employees, leading to a hostile work environment, job loss and emotional distress. All Rhode Island employees must know what constitutes sexual harassment and what they can do if they experience it. Recognizing the many...

Being the victim of workplace harassment in Rhode Island can be a very difficult and upsetting experience. If you find yourself in this situation, it's important to know that there are steps that your company can take to investigate the situation and help you feel...

No one wishes to deal with abuse at work, but sexual harassment and assaults occur. Such things happen despite all the legal consequences a perpetrator may face. Sometimes, a Rhode Island company might have strict policies against harassment and abuse, but a manager...

Workplace harassment is all too common in Rhode Island, and if you had signed a pre-dispute arbitration agreement when hired, you might feel like you may have no recourse in a questionable situation. However, a bill inspired by the MeToo Movement passed by the U.S....

The termination of the head athletic trainer for the Chicago Blackhawks' AHL affiliate program has made big news in the sports world in Rhode Island and elsewhere. The head trainer of the Rockford IceHogs, who had been in the leadership role for well over a decade,...

Sexual harassment scandals continue to appear in the news, and many feel shocked upon discovering well-known business enterprises face claims. In December 2021, the financial entity Morgan Stanley settled a sexual harassment lawsuit with an employee, garnering public...

Sexual harassment is a violation of federal and state employment law, and it's an offense that can lead to termination, lawsuits and even prison time in Rhode Island. Although sexual harassment is usually associated with physical contact between the perpetrator and...

Men and women of all backgrounds and ages in Rhode Island enjoy playing video games, including popular online games like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. The company that makes these games is apparently not an inclusive or even safe place for women to work, though....

Women in Rhode Island still face an uphill battle when it comes to being respected at work. Despite laws intended to protect people, sexual harassment has not disappeared from the workplace. Because many women feel as though they cannot report their harassers or that...

Everybody in Rhode Island deserves to feel safe and valued in the workplace. However, victims of sexual harassment often face a great deal of trauma and shame when trying to seek help from employers or when making reports to human resources. Men in particular face...