Investigating a workplace sexual harassment claim is almost invariably messy. In many cases, only the alleged victim and perpetrator were present during the events and, ultimately, the situation may come down to the credibility of the parties. That seems to be the...
Month: September 2018
Study finds backlash against men who stand up for others at work
As part of the #MeToo movement, a lot of people have been sharing stories about sexual harassment and gender discrimination they have experienced in the workplace. From that discussion will come a general sense of the severity of the problem and, a lot of people hope,...
Retaliation Claims May Proceed Even When an Underlying Discrimination Claim is Unsuccessful or Unavailable
When an employee submits a claim or complaint of discrimination or harassment in good faith, it is illegal, under both Kentucky and federal law, for the employer to retaliate against the employee. However, can an employee who has suffered retaliation successfully sue...