The mistreatment of someone on the basis of their gender is inappropriate, and in many cases, illegal. Those who experience this type of behavior may feel ashamed, angry and unsure of what to do next, and victims of sexual discrimination will benefit from an...
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
You shouldn’t suffer more after reporting sexual harassment
Unacceptable behavior in a New Mexico workplace or treatment that makes you uncomfortable is not always just an inconvenience. It is possible that the treatment you are experiencing is actually sexual harassment, and you do not have to stay silent if you are a...
Female correctional officers face harsh battles, but have important rights
Given that correctional officers work among violent criminals on a daily basis, it is no surprise that they serve in one of the most dangerous professions in America. Some occupational threats are preventable, however, and the failure of prison administrators to...
Exposing the myths of sexual harassment at work
Many in New Mexico and across the country watched with interest as the #metoo movement brought the sexual harassment of celebrities and others into the spotlight. When the story faded from the headlines, they may have been happy to put it all behind them and assume...
Working from home may not curb sexual harassment
Like many people in New Mexico and across the country, you may currently be working from home. If you experienced sexual harassment at the office, you likely welcomed this change. You might have thought the physical distance from your harasser would curb their...
Sexual harassment can still happen when you’re working from home
While the COVID-19 pandemic has few silver linings, you might have felt excited to start working from home. If you have experienced workplace sexual harassment, you likely hoped that this arrangement would put an end to it. Yet, harassers will find a way to make their...
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 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...
