As a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, residents of New Mexico and other states agree to put their lives on the line to protect the nation and the freedoms those living here enjoy. It should not mean being in danger of becoming the victim of sexual abuse, and then a...
Month: September 2020
People detained in ICE facility claim sexual abuse
Immigration is one of many polarizing subjects across the country, including here in New Mexico. No matter which side of the topic a person comes down on, most people can agree that people held in ICE facilities awaiting a decision regarding deportation deserve to be...
What happens if your harasser continues to work at your company?
Seeing the person who sexually harassed you face consequences can be a significant victory. However, many victims of harassment find themselves facing a new challenge in the months after this victory: their harasser’s return to work. How often do victims continue to...
What happens if your harasser continues to work at your company?
Seeing the person who sexually harassed you face consequences can be a significant victory. However, many victims of harassment find themselves facing a new challenge in the months after this victory: their harasser’s return to work. How often do victims continue to...
The liability for sexual abuse may go beyond the perpetrator
One of the responsibilities of employers and other entities here in New Mexico and elsewhere is to safeguard those who work for them along with those who frequent the establishments they operate. For instance, schools are responsible for keeping the students, teachers...
Authority figures and sexual abuse: Is consent possible?
People in positions of authority are expected to respect that they have a measure of control over other people and not to abuse it. Sadly, that does not always happen, and some authority figures take advantage of their positions for their own personal gain. This often...
The issue of third-party harassment
When we consider harassment in the workplace, the picture of a male employer and female subordinate is often the first that comes to mind. However, that is not an accurate depiction of all potential harassment situations. Harassment in the workplace can involve people...
Law ends nondisclosure agreements in sexual harassment cases
Serial sexual predators in the workplace no longer can hide behind nondisclosure agreements thanks to a new state law that went into effect in May. In a move highly applauded by New Mexico residents, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a law that prevents private...
Harassment in the healthcare industry can harm doctors, nurses and patients alike.
For the past several months, many Americans have been reminded of the importance of the nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers who support us after injury and disease. Unfortunately, though, the medical needs of patients are not the only challenge faced by...
