Our firm has noticed a substantial increase in the number of contacts we have received regarding sexual harassment claims over the past few weeks. It is impossible to discount the fact that more and more women are refusing to accept sexual harassment in the workplace as a result of the nationwide stories that are trending.… Read More
What would you do if Harvey Weinstein was sexually harassing you?
Recent news headlines about Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood mogul accused of sexual harassment and sexual abuse by multiple actresses, is a reminder of the use of power to discriminate and harass in the workplace. It has taken years for Mr. Weinstein’s behavior to come to light due to his powerful position in the industry and… Read More
Dad’s BBQ in Anniston, Alabama Settles Sexual Harassment Claims
The EEOC recently settled allegations of sexual harassment with Coley’s #101, LLC doing business as Dad’s BBQ in Anniston, Alabama. The company has agreed to pay $91,000 to resolve claims alleged in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the EEOC. Dad’s will be monitored by the EEOC for the term of the decree to prevent… Read More
Former Birmingham Health Care Employee Claims Supervisor Forced Her to Have Sexual Relations
A lawsuit with explosive allegations of sexual harassment was recently filed in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. In the lawsuit, a former high-level employee at Birmingham Health Care claims that her married supervisor forced her to have sex with him, made her wear skimpy clothing, and used sex videos of the couple as blackmail… Read More
What is defined as sexual harassment in the workplace?
We are often asked by individuals across Alabama about what conduct rises to the level of improper sexual harassment in the workplace. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, improper gender based harassment can include “sexual harassment” or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. However,… Read More
EEOC Files Lawsuit against Home Health Care Company for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed a discrimination lawsuit against Help at Home Inc. (with offices throughout Alabama and Mississippi), a company that provides home health care to elderly and disabled individuals. The EEOC’s lawsuit alleges that Help at Home violated federal law by allowing the company’s regional director to sexually harass… Read More
McDonald’s Franchisee Settles Sexual Harassment for $1 Million
Ten female employees of a McDonald’s in Reedsburg, Wisconsin will split $1 million in a settlement reached this week over allegations of sexual harassment. During the investigation of the sexual harassment claims, the EEOC determined seven more women had reported sexual harassment and that incidents allegedly had been going on since 2006. The EEOC filed… Read More
Physician Assistant Awarded $168 Million in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
A California jury awarded a female physician assistant $168 million dollars in damages after being subjected to severe sexual harassment and discrimination related to her Armenian heritage. During her two year employment at Sacramento’s Mercy General Hospital, the employee made at least 18 complaints related sexual and racial harassment. Although the harassment involved numerous employees… Read More