Employment Law Insights Blog | John J. Zidziunas & Associate

Sexual harassment and assault can still be legally “work-related” even if it happens after hours or offsite—at parties, conferences, client dinners, or during travel. This article explains the work-connection factors that matter in NY, FL, and NJ, plus what evidence to preserve and how to protect yourself from retaliation.

Sexual harassment in medical and dental practices often involves extreme power imbalance—especially when the harasser is the practice owner. This article explains common patterns, retaliation red flags, how to document discreetly, and safer reporting options for workers in NY, FL, and NJ.

Sexual harassment in private equity and finance often involves powerful rainmakers, off-hours events, and retaliation disguised as staffing or bonus decisions. This guide explains how to document misconduct, report strategically, protect confidentiality, and avoid signing harmful agreements while preserving your career in NY, FL, and NJ.

Sexual harassment cases in media, fashion, and entertainment often involve powerful gatekeepers, off-hours networking, travel, informal hiring, and freelance roles—factors that can increase risk and complicate reporting. This article explains what makes these cases different in NY, FL, and NJ, what evidence matters most, and how to protect your career while protecting your rights.

Sexual harassment cases in media, fashion, and entertainment often involve powerful gatekeepers, off-hours networking, travel, informal hiring, and freelance roles—factors that can increase risk and complicate reporting. This article explains what makes these cases different in NY, FL, and NJ, what evidence matters most, and how to protect your career while protecting your rights.

Employers in NY, FL, and NJ may still be liable when harassment comes from clients, customers, or VIPs—especially if they knew (or should have known) and failed to take reasonable steps to stop it. This article explains common scenarios, what employers should do, and how employees can document harassment and retaliation.

Confidential settlements and NDAs are common in workplace sexual harassment cases, especially for high-profile professionals seeking privacy. This guide explains what NDAs typically cover, the benefits and tradeoffs of confidentiality, and the key clauses—like non-disparagement, no-rehire, and clawbacks—that you should review carefully before signing in NY, FL, or NJ.

Sexual harassment in private equity and finance often involves powerful rainmakers, off-hours events, and retaliation disguised as staffing or bonus decisions. This guide explains how to document misconduct, report strategically, protect confidentiality, and avoid signing harmful agreements while preserving your career in NY, FL, and NJ.

When sexual harassment comes from a CEO or partner, traditional reporting can be risky. This guide explains discreet documentation, safer reporting channels beyond HR, how to anticipate retaliation and reputation-management tactics, and what to avoid signing in NY, FL, and NJ executive-level harassment cases.

Retaliation after reporting sexual harassment can take many forms beyond firing—like sudden performance write-ups, pay cuts, isolation, transfers, and career sabotage. This guide explains the most common employer tactics in NY, FL, and NJ and the steps employees can take to document retaliation and protect their rights.