For almost fifteen years, California law has required that employers of 50 or more employees provide sexual harassment prevention training at least once every two years to employees in supervisory roles, and within six months of employees being hired or promoted to supervisory roles. In the wake of the #MeToo...
By Jill Kahn Marshall In a continuation of the 2018 push for new and stronger laws addressing harassment in the workplace in the wake of the #MeToo movement, the New York State Legislature was at it again last month, expanding many of the newly strengthened provisions addressing sexual harassment to...
In further support of companies and entrepreneurs, tomorrow evening RPJ Partner Deena R. Merlen and Associate Niki Bhargava will be speaking at The Boss Lady Pitch, a competition showcasing female startup founders that brings together Fairfield County business owners, entrepreneurs and artists representing a range of creative professions and ultimately...
Today is International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and also marking a call to action to accelerate gender parity. The first International Women's Day occurred in 1911 and is not specific to a country, group or organization, but rather belongs...
Following a period of public comment that recently ended, New York State has published helpful guidance and models to assist employers in New York State to comply with the new legal requirements in the state concerning sexual harassment prevention policies and trainings. Employers in New York State must provide annual...
As the United States Senate voted today to end further debate and to advance, for a final vote, the nomination of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States amid accusations of sexual misconduct, we are struck by the irony of the date on which these...
With technology and social media changing the game for advertising at an ever increasing pace, companies and marketers are trying to stay ahead of the curve while avoiding a wide range of legal pitfalls involving rights clearance, advertising to children, substantiation and other vital issues. On Tuesday, October 2, RPJ...
RPJ Partner Deena R. Merlen, who is Co-Chair of the Entertainment, Media and IP Law Committee of the Fairfield County Bar Association (FCBA), is pleased to announce that she and her Co-Chairs are hosting a CLE luncheon program on the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act on September 26. The program's...
RPJ Partner Deena R. Merlen provided opening remarks at the opening ceremony of the 22nd Session of The Youth Assembly. The Youth Assembly, which ran from August 10 to August 13, brought special delegates-- nearly 1,000 young leaders and entrepreneurs between the ages of 16 and 26 from over 100 countries-- to New...
RPJ Partner Deena R. Merlen is the featured expert in the latest Expert Insights series from AltaClaro to discuss the employment life cycle and how companies can shore up their employment and contract practices from the beginning of the process to the end. In general, Ms. Merlen highlights the importance of integrating legal standards...