LinkedIn: I’m a Sexual Harassment Lawyer. Here’s My Advice to Men in the Workplace

December 13, 2017 The tidal wave of men in Hollywood, Congress and the media losing their jobs after allegations of sexual harassment has spurred many men in much less lofty positions to worry about their own pasts. Across the country, mid-level managers are racking their brains, rereading their old emails and checking their text message […]

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CBS News: Why Sexual Harassment Suits are so Hard to Win

Sexual Harassment

December 7, 2017 Sexual harassment lawyer Tom Spiggle can look out across the Potomac River and see where the easy court cases are. Only a bridge separates his Arlington, Virginia, headquarters — located in a state with no sexual harassment law — and the District of Columbia, which has a “Human Rights Act” that goes

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LinkedIn: How Banning Non-Disclosure Agreements on Sexual Harassment Cases Could Hurt Women

Sexual Harassment

November 30, 2017 Victims of sexual harassment are no longer staying silent. The recent wave of allegations against popular figures such as former “Today Show” anchor Matt Lauer, radio host Garrison Keillor and Congressman John Conyers has shown a sea change in how the United States addresses this issue. But while more victims are speaking

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LinkedIn: Following the ‘Pence Rule’ in the Workplace Will Get You Sued

In the News, Sexual Harassment

November 28, 2017 In the wake of ongoing sexual misconduct allegations in Hollywood, Congress and the media, some male bosses are thinking of adopting what is known as the “Pence Rule.” Common among evangelical Christians, the rule is based on the practices of Southern Baptist minister Billy Graham, who refused to eat, travel or meet alone with any

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WJLA-TV: Attorney Weighs in on What’s Next After Al Franken’s Resignation

Sexual Harassment

November 27, 2017 Arlington Attorney Tom Spiggle frequently helps women with issues in the workplace. He says Senator Al Franken’s resignation on Thursday was the right thing to do following several sexual misconduct allegations. “It shows that you can’t get away with that kind of behavior and keep your job,” said Spiggle. “Where there’s smoke

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Law Crossing: 5 Steps to Fighting Sexual Harassment within Law Firms

In the News, Sexual Harassment

November 16, 2017 In early October of 2017, The New York Times published a damning article about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and his long history of sexual harassment. The story seemingly opened a floodgate where women came forward to share their own stories, and this resulted in numerous high-profile people from all industries ranging from

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Daily Press: After #Metoo Goes Viral, an Increased Focus on Harassment in the Workplace

In the News, Sexual Harassment

October 23, 2017 According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 2,945 charges were filed in Virginia in fiscal year 2016. Of those, 1,069 charges were on the basis of race, and 881 on sex. That number doesn’t reflect the volume of sexual harassment and assault cases that don’t go reported, or aren’t reported to the

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The Washington Business Journal: Workplace advances (or lack thereof) in Greater D.C.

In the News, Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

July 7, 2017 I reached out to Tom Spiggle, who heads up an eponymous Arlington law firm that specializes in employment rights. Here’s what he said, edited for space and clarity, about how companies can do a better job preventing workplace harassment. Studies have shown traditional programs can backfire, so what kind of training actually

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Proposed Harassment Guidance From the EEOC and Why It Matters

Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

Imagine your boss said one day, “I really like you, and I’d like to date you. If you agree to go out with me, I can promote you.” Let’s assume you are not interested at all in going out on a date with your boss, whether it’s for a promotion or any other reason. In

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Is it illegal to have sex with your boss?

Is Having Sex With Your Boss Sexual Harassment?

Retaliation, Sexual Harassment

Have questions about your potential legal case? Our Legal Leverage program has you covered! Deciding to have a sexual relationship with your boss is normally a bad idea. It can result in problems in the workplace, both with co-workers and with your supervisor, who may just be exploiting you. Things can go especially sour when

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Sexual Harassment

LinkedIn: I’m a Sexual Harassment Lawyer. Here’s My Advice to Men in the Workplace

CBS News: Why Sexual Harassment Suits are so Hard to Win

LinkedIn: How Banning Non-Disclosure Agreements on Sexual Harassment Cases Could Hurt Women

LinkedIn: Following the ‘Pence Rule’ in the Workplace Will Get You Sued

WJLA-TV: Attorney Weighs in on What’s Next After Al Franken’s Resignation

Law Crossing: 5 Steps to Fighting Sexual Harassment within Law Firms

Daily Press: After #Metoo Goes Viral, an Increased Focus on Harassment in the Workplace

The Washington Business Journal: Workplace advances (or lack thereof) in Greater D.C.

Proposed Harassment Guidance From the EEOC and Why It Matters

Is Having Sex With Your Boss Sexual Harassment?

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