Prior to August of 2020 Title IX and sexual harassment on campuses was covered by guidance documents, but there were no legally binding policies regarding how to handle sexual harassment on campus. Now, that has all changed due to the new regulations called, The Final Rule. How were situations...
Accused of Harassment in a School Setting? Title IX provides, in pertinent part: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal...
You Have the Right to a Legal Defense! Title IX, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an educational setting. This law affects public and private elementary schools, secondary schools, school districts, colleges, and universities that...
Being accused of harassment by a co-worker, colleague, or in an academic setting can be overwhelming and embarrassing, especially when faced alone. The consequences of such accusations could be catastrophic to one’s career. You have the right to defend yourself You have the right to be heard You...
