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Annette A. Idalski
National Chair, Labor & Employment
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Peter N. Hall
Shareholder
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Diana Perez Gomez
Shareholder
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C. Larry Carbo, III
Shareholder
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Kellen R. Scott
Senior Counsel
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Jeffrey Hord
Associate
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Julie R. Offerman
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Brian A. Smith
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Kyle D. Winnick
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The #MeToo movement has rightfully prompted employers to reevaluate their policies on sexual harassment: An appropriate and effective response to sexual harassment allegations can minimize the risk of a future lawsuit, promote a better work environment, and provide the basis for avoidance of liability or limiting damages if a lawsuit does occur.
It cannot be denied that we are now living in a new era with regard to sexual harassment allegations. The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements are motivating employees to speak out about sexual harassment in the workplace at record numbers. According to the EEOC, the number of charges filed by individuals alleging they were victims of workplace sexual harassment increased by 12 percent in fiscal 2018 from the prior year.