While receiving a text message from a coworker or supervisor may not immediately raise any red flags, the content of the message at hand could. There are no laws in place that explicitly forbid texting the people you work with, but inappropriate messages could be a warning sign of

There are several misconceptions surrounding sexual harassment. For instance, many believe that sexual harassment only ever happens to certain people, like women or those of a younger age. However, this is not the case at all. People of any age, gender, or race can be victims of sexual...

You’ve likely heard of unwanted and inappropriate behaviors in the workplace — like sexual harassment — but there is another type of sexual misconduct that’s not often spoken of: sexual coercion. It’s critical to know what sexual coercion is to understand whether you’re a victim.

If you believe you’re...

If you’re a victim of sexual harassment, it’s normal to feel anxious and stressed as you try to figure out your next steps. Typically, one of the first things you should do is report your sexual harassment to your employer. How you go about doing so will depend...

Employees have a right to a safe and inclusive working environment. When people in New Jersey experience sexual harassment in the workplace, they have the right to pursue justice with the help of an employment law attorney. 

Workplace sexual harassment is a form of discrimination occurring when someone...

If you are a victim of workplace sexual harassment, you are not alone. Although being the recipient of such illegal and troubling behavior can leave you feeling isolated, there are people and resources available to help you recover from your ordeal and obtain justice. One of these individuals is your workplace...

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, between the fiscal years 2018 and 2021, the Commission received more than 98,000 claims of sexual harassment in the workplace. This number included a significant jump in claims in the two years following the advent of the #MeToo movement. 

Sexual...

Personality conflicts in the workplace can, unfortunately, be a common occurrence. You can’t always choose who will be assigned to your team, and part of thriving in the workforce is learning how to get along with people you might not otherwise interact with. 

However, not getting along with a...

New Jersey law allows victims of sexual harassment in the workplace to seek damages against their aggressors. However, there are important time limits and timing considerations victims must consider when they’re considering filing a claim.

Do you have a claim for sexual harassment?

Before you...

Sexual harassment and sexual discrimination are both illegal when they happen in the workplace. However, there are significant differences between the two concepts. If you’ve been the victim of gender-based mistreatment at work, here’s how to tell the difference between the two.

Both sexual harassment and sexual discrimination...