Lawyers do not specialize in certain areas of law the way that doctors do—although there are a few exceptions. All attorneys in New York undergo the same bar examination and there are very few ways for them to be officially named specialists of any area.
When faced with charges of sexual harassment in the workplace, many defendants are genuinely surprised that boundaries have been crossed, often pleading ignorance about the nature of sexual harassment in the workplace. Therefore, educational programs may be the most appropriate way to prevent the occurrence of sexual harassment in the workplace.
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New York sexual harassment cases are often hard to recognize. The specific circumstances of each case determine whether offensive conduct is just annoying behavior or unlawful sexual discrimination.