March 7, 2023

Mid Hudson News on Lawsuit Against the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse

The recent lawsuit filed by Senior Associate Alex Berke on behalf of former Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA) employee Christina Tuttle against the agency, its former Executive Director Kimberly Haight, and the board of directors has been making headlines in Poughkeepsie. Tuttle has alleged sexual harassment by a former co-worker, Nicholas Colon, lack of investigation into Tuttle’s complaints, and retaliation by Haight after Tuttle reported the harassment to the board.

The lawsuit raises important questions about workplace culture and the responsibility of employers to address sexual harassment. 

You can read more about the lawsuit on Mid Hudson News’ website.

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Questions to Ask Before Making Personnel Decisions

March 25, 2020
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Employers can think through the following questions when making decisions about employee terminations, reduced hours, or furloughs.

Legal Issues and Government Programs Employers Should Consider Before Laying Off Employees

March 21, 2020
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Legal issues and government programs employers should consider before laying off employees.

NYS Legislative Working Group Proposes New Sexual Harassment Agenda

March 20, 2020
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The Sexual Harassment Working Group in Albany has proposed legislation that focuses on addressing nondisclosure laws, expanding the protections for legislative employees, and developing trauma-centered statutes of limitations policies.

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