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FiOS1 News Interviews Steven Mitchell Sack on How Companies Can Avoid Lawsuits at Holiday Parties
Attorney Steven Mitchell Sack spoke to FiOS1 News on how companies can set guidelines when having a holiday party in order to avoid lawsuits. He said that companies should implement a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to sexual harassment and, if possible, avoid serving alcohol. However, if alcohol is served at the party, Mr. Sack said, the company should take necessary precautions to make sure their employees get home safe.
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Steve Sack Receives Leadership in Law Award
On November 16, Steven Mitchell Sack, "The Employee's Lawyer," received the Leadership in Law award from Long Island Business News at a special ceremony that was held at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. He received the award in the category of Sole Practitioner.
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Companies Should Be Aware of Inappropriate Behavior That May Occur at Holiday Parties
Plus, Other Effective Ways to Reduce Lawsuits Resulting from Other Incidents
Since many actresses, including Ashley Judd, Rose McGowan, Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow, have come out to level charges of sexual harassment against Hollywood power broker Harvey Weinstein, many women — from the entertainment industry to the private sector to all levels of government — have come out and shared their own traumatic experiences with men in positions of power.
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Legal News
Seasonal Hires Receive Many of the Same Labor Law Protections
Seasonal employees are typically hired to work on a part-time basis for retailers that need extra help around the holiday season. These seasonal positions are a perfect way to provide employees the opportunity to earn extra income to pay for gifts, meals, and even bills. In addition, already employed workers may have the opportunity to receive a supplemental income, which may help to offset the extra money spent during the holiday seasons.
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5 Steps to Follow If You Have Been a Victim of Sexual Harassment in Your Workplace
Sexual harassment often makes victims feel helpless and alone. Victims will begin to feel powerless, especially if the act happens at their place of employment. There have been many times when a victim of sexual harassment has spoken to another employee and confided in them, and then the other employee tells them there is nothing they can do, and they should just ignore it.
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New York City Safe Time Act
On November 6, 2017, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) which amends Chapter 8 of Title 20 to the New York City Administrative Code. On May 5, 2018, the new law will take effect that affords leave time to victims and to the family members of victims of family offenses, sexual offenses, stalking, and human trafficking.
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Employers Are Not Allowed To Ask About Past Employment Compensation
On October 31, 2017, a law banning New York City employers from “(1) asking job applicants about their compensation history and (2) relying on a job applicant’s compensation history when making a job offer or negotiating an employment contract, unless freely volunteered by the applicant” took effect. Furthermore, the law also prohibits a potential employer from searching public records in order to obtain a person’s past salary history. A potential employer may only inquire about an applicant’s salary and or benefits expectations, but not history.
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