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July 25, 2019 Employment Law, RPJ News & Publications, Trainings

Legal Alert: Important Deadlines Loom for Employers in New York and California

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March 28, 2019 Employment Law, Legal News, Trainings

New Amendment Added to New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

On March 18, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Senate Bill 121 (“S121”), amending the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”). The NJLAD is New Jersey’s central anti-discrimination law. NJLAD prohibits employers from discriminating against employees in any job-related action, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, promotions, discharge, and...

February 21, 2019 Corporate Law, Employment Law, Legal News

Starting Up Smarter: Addressing Sexual Harassment in Co-Working Spaces

Over the last year, many states and localities have enacted new laws responding to the #MeToo movement, requiring employers to increase their vigilance in preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. For example, as of October 9, 2018, all New York State employers with even just one employee are...

September 10, 2018 Employment Law, Entertainment Law, RPJ News & Publications

7 Changes That Would Dramatically Reduce Sexual Harassment

Almost a year after the fall of Harvey Weinstein, more allegations against CBS Executive Leslie Moonves have come to light and brought about his resignation from the network. Continuous uncovering of gross misconduct in the entertainment industry begs the question: How can we change this industry and others to stop...

June 5, 2018 Employment Law, Legal News, RPJ News & Publications

RPJ Attorney Ethan Krasnoo Discusses The Supreme Court’s Ruling Pitting Gay Rights Against Religious Freedom

In a 7 to 2 decision, the United States Supreme Court sided with baker Jack Phillips in finding that the Colorado Civil Rights Commission violated the Constitution’s protection of religious freedom when it found Phillips’ refusal to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple in 2012 to be against...

April 6, 2018 Employment Law, Entertainment Law, Events, RPJ News & Publications

Watch RPJ Partner Nicole Page’s #MeToo Discussion at Realscreen Summit 2018

On January 30, RPJ Partner Nicole Page moderated a panel at Realscreen Summit 2018 on the effect of #MeToo in the unscripted and nonfiction content community. Ms. Page was joined on the panel by Jenny Daly, President of T Group Productions; Allison Page, General Manager of U.S. Programming & Development for...

March 28, 2018 Corporate Law, Entertainment Law, Events, RPJ News & Publications

AltaClaro to Feature RPJ Partners Nicole Page and Alice K. Jump in CLE Webcast on #MeToo

On Wednesday, April 25, AltaClaro will feature RPJ Partners Nicole Page and Alice K. Jump in a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webcast for lawyers about the #MeToo movement. "#MeToo, Now What? The Sexual Harassment Debate from the Legal Trenches" will take a critical, in-depth look at the current business and...

March 20, 2018 Employment Law, Legal News

Second Circuit Holds that Punitive Damages Standard Under NYC Human Rights Law Differs from Title VII

The Second Circuit issued a decision on March 16, 2018, that will make recovery of punitive damages by people suing for discrimination under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) easier than under Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Law. The decision, Chauca v. Abraham, involved an appeal...

February 26, 2018 Employment Law, Legal News

RPJ Employment Partner Larry Brocchini Discusses Second Circuit En Banc Ruling that Title VII Covers Claims for Sexual Orientation Discrimination

In an important employment discrimination case, the en banc Second Circuit held that “sexual orientation discrimination constitutes a form of discrimination ‘because of…sex,’ in violation of Title VII.” This decision overturns prior Second Circuit precedent and now allows claimants to assert sexual discrimination claims based on sexual orientation under federal...

January 5, 2018 Entertainment Law, Events, RPJ News & Publications

RPJ Partner Nicole Page to Moderate Panel “Reality Check: After #MeToo, What Now?” at Realscreen Summit 2018

On January 30, RPJ Partner Nicole Page will moderate a panel for the Realscreen Summit 2018. The panel will discuss how the unscripted and non-fiction content community can use this moment of cultural awareness as a catalyst to create safe workplaces for all individuals and lasting change in the industry. Ms....

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