Employment Law Blog

Former NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw Accused of Sexual Misconduct

April 27, 2018

Former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw was accused of sexual misconduct that occurred during his tenure in the 1990s. On Thursday, it was revealed that Brokaw propositioned several women, including two colleagues. A former NBC News correspondent and Fox News anchor disclosed that he attempted to kiss her twice without...

Congress Addresses Sexual Harassment in the Sciences

April 24, 2018

Sexual harassment takes places in all types of workplaces, including those in the field of science. While working in a male dominated science field, female students and post doctorate candidates can be especially vulnerable to sexual harassment. Workplaces in the science field, such as field camps, laboratories, or observatories can...

Ernst & Young Partner Files Sexual Harassment Claim Against Company

April 19, 2018

A groping incident in 2015 prompted a partner with Ernst & Young to file a sexual harassment claim against the company. The incident occurred at a company event in Orlando, Florida when a male colleague groped the partner and made crude remarks to her. Two other male partners stood by...

Staying Current with Transgender Law

April 19, 2018

Currently, 1.7 million people in the United States identify as transgender. With recent media attention on the difficulties transgender individuals have faced regarding bathroom access and discrimination in schools, workplace settings, and other public spaces throughout the country, many employers are changing their policies to become more inclusive and prevent...

Former Manager of Mariah Carey Sues for Sexual Harassment

April 17, 2018

On Friday, the former manager of singer Mariah Carey filed a claim in New York City alleging sexual harassment. Former manager Stella Bulochnikov claims Carey sexual harassed her and appeared naked around her multiple times. In 2017, Mariah Carey fired Bulochnikov from her position, and she alleges that Carey broke...

ESPN Sued Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

April 16, 2018

Cable sports news network ESPN is the latest television entity to be hit with a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit. Former ESPN legal analyst, Adrienne Lawrence, filed suit in a Connecticut federal court alleging that ESPN created a culture where sexual harassment and discrimination were accepted and tolerated as everyday...