On behalf of Armstrong & Associates | Aug 17, 2020 | Workplace Harassment
Many people recognize that it is against the law for a supervisor to grope an employee or request sexual favors. However, there are other examples of sexual harassment that not only create an uncomfortable environment in the workplace and cause victims to suffer...
On behalf of Armstrong & Associates | Aug 3, 2020 | Workplace Harassment
NFL fans in Texas may be interested to learn that the Washington Football Team, formerly called the Redskins, has found itself at the center of another controversy. According to recent media reports, 15 women have come forward to accuse team employees of sexual...
On behalf of Armstrong & Associates | Jul 10, 2020 | Workplace Harassment
Sexual harassment is a prevalent problem in private and public workplaces in Texas. A recent report by the Civil Rights Commission evaluated the problem of sexual harassment in federal workplaces. The Civil Rights Commission found that one out of every seven federal...
On behalf of Armstrong & Associates | Jun 29, 2020 | Discrimination, Workplace Harassment
Sexism in the workplace isn’t usually as overt today as it was in past decades, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Today, less than half of working women feel they are treated equally to their male counterparts. From getting interrupted in meetings to a male...
On behalf of Armstrong & Associates | Jun 19, 2020 | Workplace Harassment
A lawsuit has been filed against the parent company of retailer Victoria’s Secret alleging that the lingerie and bra seller had a toxic culture for years. The retailer has several locations in Texas. The parent company, L Brands, may be required to turn over...
On behalf of Armstrong & Associates | Jun 5, 2020 | Workplace Harassment
Sexual harassment at work comes in a wide variety of scenarios, and many times it actually occurs in unsuspecting places in an open work environment. And while most people work in a traditional commercial business operation in Texas, sexual harassment can even happen...
On behalf of Armstrong & Associates | May 8, 2020 | Workplace Harassment
Sexual harassment is an ongoing problem for people in Texas and across the United States. Even though greater attention is being paid to these behaviors through the #MeToo movement, people continue to have their employee rights violated. Often, workers are unaware of...
On behalf of Armstrong & Associates | Apr 27, 2020 | Workplace Harassment
Although Texas residents and people throughout the nation are feeling greater freedom to lodge complaints about sexual harassment at work, these incidents still happen with troubling regularity. They can occur in any type of work environment, including large...
On behalf of Armstrong & Associates | Apr 20, 2020 | Workplace Harassment
On March 27, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled in favor of a plaintiff-employee who alleged that she was sexually assaulted at work by her manager. This ruling was in response to an attempt by the employer to have the lawsuit dismissed. The employer had argued that...
On behalf of Armstrong & Associates | Mar 30, 2020 | Non-Disclosure Agreement, Workplace Harassment
Despite increased attention to sexual harassment on the job, Texans and people across the nation are still subjected to inappropriate behavior at work. Sometimes, people who are victimized will take solace and be inspired to speak out by prominent individuals who...
