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How Serious Does Sexual Harassment Have to Be to File A Complaint at Work? | New York Sexual Harassment Attorney Jack Tuckner Answers

How serious does #sexualharassment need to be to file a formal complaint at #work? Is unwanted workplace #flirting enough? New York Employment Rights Lawyer and Sexual Harassment Attorney Jack Tuckner explains what constitutes sexual harassment and when you should proceed with filing a complaint.

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Can Sexual Harassment Occur Between Individuals of the Same Sex?

A common misconception is that #SexualHarassment can only occur between people of the opposite gender. This is incorrect, as workplace #SexHarassment can (and does) frequently occur between members of the same sex. New York sexual harassment attorney Jack Tuckner explains what constitutes illegal workplace sexual harassment.

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What should I do if I’m being sexually harassed by a client or customer?

People who would never sexually harass co-workers sometimes believe that it’s ok to sexually harass others if they are a client or customer of the business. Employment attorney Jack Tuckner describes the actions you should take if you’re being sexually harassed by a client or customer.

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No NDA's permitted in NY

Today's video is about confidentiality. Nondisclosure agreements are no longer permitted just because your employer wishes to sweep your claim and your settlement under the rug. You, now as the victim of the sexual harassment must consent to the privacy, to the confidentiality, to the nondisclosure agreement if it is to occur.

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NYS Sexual Harassment Law 2018 Revisions

Even if there is only one employee, one 1099 employee and that's you, and you are being sexually harassed, you can fight back. Also under the same new revised law, effective July 2018, mandatory arbitration will no longer be mandatory for sexual harassment claims in New York.

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NY now permits sexual harassment claims against small employers

If you are being sexually harassed and you work for an employer in New York, it doesn't matter now how small your employer is. Even if there is only one employee, and you’re that employee, and you're experiencing unwanted sexual attention - any kind of sexualizing conduct, or sexist hostility - you can now hold your employer accountable. And, if you prevail, you are entitled to your attorney fees for holding their feet to the fire.

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What comprises Wrongful Termination?

If you feel you are being wrongfully terminated or you are wrongfully discharged, or dismissed, people use that term "wrongful termination" all the time. The thing is, it's not really a thing. It's not a claim. It's not a cause of action - it's more of a term of art that comprises several different notions of illegal or unjust firings from your job.

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US federal employees of color are working in a hostile work environment

According to at least one employment lawyer's opinion, roughly 300,000 African-American federal employees right now are suffering in a hostile work environment.

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Only 1 employee needed for sexual harassment in NY

If you are being sexually harassed in the workplace and you work for a tiny mom-and-pop employer with let's say 3 employees, what do you do?

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