Most employees are aware that sexual harassment on the job is illegal and unacceptable. They probably had to complete training about harassment after accepting the new job. However, many professionals struggle to define sexual harassment. Some people think that any...
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How are slander and libel different?
Defamation is when someone knowingly makes untrue and harmful statements about another person. These statements can damage their reputation, their standing in the community and other aspects of their life. The person making those statements must understand that they...
What behavior constitutes quid pro quo sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment can damage a professional’s career, impact their mental health and even isolate them from their colleagues. It can take workers years to overcome the negative impact that harassment at work has on their prospects. Some allegations of sexual...
Exploring alternative sentencing for drug charges in New York
If you are facing drug charges, you may feel the road going forward will only lead to incarceration. It might surprise you to learn that in New York, your path could take a beneficial turn away from a jail cell. Depending on the circumstances, alternative sentencing...
When can police legally search a vehicle at a traffic stop?
Most Americans know that the U.S. Constitution gives them protection against illegal search and seizure when it comes to their homes via the Fourth Amendment. When they’re in their vehicles, however, those rights can become murkier. It takes just seconds for a...
3 critical steps to take after a slip-and-fall at a store
Slipping and falling at a store can be more than just embarrassing. A same-level fall caused by negligent facility maintenance could potentially cause devastating injuries and life-altering functional limitations for the person who fell. Frequently, people may not...
What if your former boss gives you a bad reference?
Navigating the job market is a stressful experience. You update your resume, polish your cover letter and prepare for interviews. After you have a promising conversation with a potential new employer, you provide your references and cross your fingers. Then you hear...
The role of probable cause in false arrest cases
Police officers have the legal authority to arrest people under certain circumstances. Thankfully, the law limits the ability of police officers to arrest people. Frequently, police officers obtain arrest warrants signed by judges before serving the warrant and taking...
How contracts protect the company and employee
It’s often said, “A man’s word is his bond,” which is another way of saying that if a person is honest and has integrity, their promise is as good as a legally binding contract. The court of law is likely to disagree. That’s why it’s crucial to have a comprehensive,...
How to make things easier for your business litigation case
Business disputes can happen even when you do everything right. When they do, knowing how to prepare can take a lot of pressure off you and your operations team. It also gives you more control over the outcome. Instead of reacting to problems when they unfold, you can...

