Working from home means sexual harassment has moved online (METRO)
Georgina Calvert-Lee’s article in Metro on how workplace sexual harassment has moved online during lockdown, and what can be done to fight back.
Employment
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Professor Heather Savigny – harassment and victimisation
In response to the support Heather provided to a student assaulted by a senior academic, Heather was victimised by her employer and colleagues.
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Aslin et al. v. University of Rochester
We represented ten professors and former graduate students in a lawsuit against the University of Rochester for violations of Title VII, Title IX, and the New York State Human Rights Law. The case resulted in a $9.4 million settlement.
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The gender harassment we experienced sank our medical careers (STAT)
Our Mount Sinai plaintiffs’ op-ed in STAT urging for gender harassment in medical institutions to be taken seriously.
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Atkinson et al. v. Mount Sinai – Equity in healthcare
McAllister Olivarius proudly represents eight current and former employees of Mount Sinai Health System’s Arnhold Institute for Global Health in a federal complaint alleging sex, age and race discrimination.
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Academic ‘was forced out of scandal-hit university for helping student groped by professor’ (Daily Mail)
Our client, Professor Heather Savigny, was victimised by De Montfort University for helping a student who was sexually assaulted by a male professor.
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EEOC, CDC Say Employees Can’t Be Required to Take COVID-19 Antibody Tests
The EEOC release new guidance that employees cannot be made to take tests that detect COVID-19 antibodies.
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As Workplaces Open, EEOC Warns Employees about Pandemic-Related Discrimination
The EEOC updates its guidance, reminding employees that federal law still protects them against age, sex, race and national origin discrimination during the pandemic.
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COVID-19 – Unfair Dismissal: Your Rights
James Green breaks down the legal jargon, and explains your employment rights during Covid-19.
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If your boss puts you on furlough and then wants you to work – that’s breaking the law
Employers who abuse the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be asked to repay the money and could face criminal action, HMRC warn.
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EEOC Suspends Right-To-Sue Notices, But Workers’ Claims May Still Expire
The EEOC extends the deadline for workers to sue their employers, but workers should still act fast according to federal law.
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Reactions to UR’s $9.4M settlement (Campus Times)
Our clients and Dr Ann Olivarius share their response to the successful settlement of their retaliation lawsuit against the University of Rochester – the Campus Times.