Definition of Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment can happen in many different ways, and typically the harasser takes advantage of the gray areas in the boundaries of social interaction at work. That’s why it’s important to know the legal definition of sexual harassment and become familiar with examples of what the law considers to be sexual [...]
It can be hard to tell when a work environment has crossed the line from simply difficult to openly hostile without. Many workers don’t know what qualifies as a hostile work environment, and as a result, they might not report harassment or other inappropriate behavior. In this article, we will discuss what constitutes a hostile [...]
In a historic move, President Biden has signed into law legislation ending forced arbitration on sexual assault and sexual harassment. The “Ending Forced Arbitration on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act” (EFA SASHA) was introduced by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and then-Sen. Kamala Harris and quickly gained bipartisan support. This groundbreaking law will help protect victims [...]
Sexual assault is a serious crime, and especially when experienced in the workplace, it can leave a victim wondering how to navigate a way to safety… and justice. In this article we’re going to show you where the line is drawn between sexual harassment and sexual assault, what to do if you are sexually assaulted [...]
While the media has been focused on surging cases of the Delta variant throughout Texas, two stellar pieces of legislation slipped under the radar that have impacted sexual harassment claims in Texas. As of September 1, two new laws that stand to dramatically affect victims of workplace sexual harassment went into effect.
On June 30, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the conviction of well-known comedian (and once “America’s father”) Bill Cosby. The decision followed decades of litigation and was one of the first major wins of the #MeToo movement. While dozens of women accused Cosby of sexual assault, only one case, Andrea Constand’s, was within the [...]
Proving sexual harassment in the workplace can be exceptionally difficult. When confronted, virtually all harassers claim that harassment never occurred or that their words or actions were taken out of context. Few, if any, people readily admit that they have engaged in harassing behavior.
As Texas employment lawyers, we were some of the first in line to see “Bombshell,” the star-studded film about allegations of sexual harassment against former Fox CEO Roger Ailes and the toxic workplace he oversaw at Fox News. Even though the movie refers to itself as a “fictionalized account” of the behind-the-scenes happenings at Fox, [...]
Jackson Spencer Law has earned repeat honors in the 2026 Best Law Firms rankings based [...]