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Volleyball Coach Accused of Sexual Harassment in Alabama

Educational institutions have a responsibility to hire teachers and coaches that have the best interests of students at heart. When it becomes clear that these educators have been sexually harassing and abusing their students, it's obvious that…
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Sexual Harassment Lawsuits in Alabama

Sometimes it may seem like the Deep South lags behind in certain areas of social justice, and the legal system can be a bit clunky for victims of certain crimes.    However, sexual harassment lawsuits in Alabama are still very much…
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Sexual Harassment In Alabama

Improving the justice system is a never-ending battle, and some states have gone further in that battle than others. When it comes to sexual harassment, most states are protected by laws at both the federal and state level. At the federal level,…
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Steps to Take After Facing Sexual Harassment at the Workplace in Alabama

The first step anyone should take when they are the victim of abuse in their workplace is to get in touch with their employer or with the management and let them know what is going on. A person should make sure they report the abuse as soon…
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Why Doesn’t Alabama Have Sexual Harassment Laws?

Each state has its own anti-harassment laws, but some states don’t have any at all. One example is Alabama. Why is this? There’s no easy answer, and this can be troubling for those who have experienced sexual harassment while working in…
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Do experienced attorneys have legal options to assist Alabama sexual harassment victims?

Background. Attorney and Legal Scholar Catharine MacKinnon pushed forward the legal claim for sexual harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as workplace discrimination giving women an avenue to sue for damages under the law. It…
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Sexual Harassment in Alabama Schools

Montgomery County school official and police are investigating over a dozen sexual harassment and assault claims made by current students and alumni on social media last week. Several Instagram pages went viral on June 26th calling out male…