Zuckerberg Discusses Sensitivities of Harassment Claims Within Law Firms
Joshua Zuckerberg, a partner in the firm's Labor + Employment Group, spoke with Gina Rubel and the Mid-Market Report about the sensitivities and importance of transparency that law firms must heed if and when they are responding to allegations of sexual harassment.
According to the article, Josh recommends that all firms adopt a policy that require every partner to inform HR and potentially other firm management if they ever become aware of a complaint. Such a clear and distinct policy can help to minimize the likelihood that an allegation would be swept under the rug.
He notes, “(T)he policy should clearly state that if any partner or any officer of authority at the firm has knowledge of misconduct, that knowledge must be imputed to the firm....There can be no secretly held complaints made only to partners.”
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More About Zuckerberg’s Practice
As one of the country’s premier labor and employment lawyers, Joshua Zuckerberg represents small- to mid-sized companies, their management teams and employee associations on complex cases that range from sexual harassment suits to collective wage and hour disputes. A former attorney with the National Labor Relations Board, his arbitration, mediation, collective bargaining, and federal and state litigation experience spans nearly two decades.
Zuckerberg is consistently recognized as one of the “Nation’s Most Powerful Employment Attorneys” by Human Resource Executive and Lawdragon.
