Sales Account Manager Sues Street Fleet For Sexual Harassment, Sex-based Discrimination, Retaliation, and Breach of Contract Read the Complaint Keaton Kilkenny, a prolific Sales Account Manager for Street Fleet for nearly six years, has sued the company in Ramsey County alleging sexual harassment, sex-based discrimination, retaliation, and breach of contract. She is represented by Lead Counsel Larry Schaefer at Schaefer Halleen, LLC, a … [Read more...]
Identifying Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
State and federal laws prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace, and what qualifies as sexual harassment is broad. According to the EEOC, sexual harassment includes “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.” Non-verbal conduct can qualify as well. The harassment doesn’t have to come from the victim’s supervisor; it can come from management and non-management … [Read more...]
What is the Difference Between Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault? What About Sexual Misconduct?
As a result of the #MeToo movement, an increasing number of people are reporting sexual misconduct. However, what is the difference between sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and sexual assault? While there is a lot of overlap, the terms have different meanings, which are described in more detail below. Sexual misconduct is a broad catchall term for inappropriate sexual behavior. The term does not refer to a specific crime or civil … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Former Female Director Alleges Sexual Harassment Led to Her Termination
Contact Peter G. Christian Lauren D’ Cruz Schaefer Halleen, LLC 412 South Fourth Street, Suite 1050 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: 612-294-2619 Email: pchristian@schaeferhalleen.com Web: www.SchaeferHalleen.com View the Complaint → Former Female Director Sues Employer Alleging That Her Participation in a Human Resources Investigation of CEO’s Sexual Harassment Led to Her Termination MINNEAPOLIS, August 8, 2019—Stacey Stein has sued … [Read more...]
What is Quid pro Quo Sexual Harassment?
Your manager at work has been flirting with you, and you have laughed it off as no big deal. Recently, at a work event, he told you he has you in mind for a promotion. When you ask him for more information, he tells you the only reason he would recommend you for the job is that he wants you to report to someone else so he can date you. When you tell him you are not interested in dating, he drops all mention of a promotion. You have just … [Read more...]
