President Biden Signed Speak Out Act into Law
President Biden signed the Speak Out Act (the “Act” or “Speak Out Act”) into law on December 7, 2022. Effectively, the Speak Out Act prohibits pre-dispute non-disclosure or non-disparagement clauses […]
Creating Safe Workplaces in NJ Politics Through Educational Tools about Sexual Harassment
In an article entitled “Video and Toolkit Aim to Educate on Sexual Harassment in NJ Politics,” published in the June 20, 2022 issue of the New Jersey Law Journal, co-authors […]
Creating Safe Workplaces in NJ Politics and Educating on Sexual Assault, Harassment & Bias Prevention
KSBranigan Law P.C. is proud to announce the firm’s involvement in an educational video entitled “Creating Safe Workplaces in NJ Politics.” The video, which was developed by the YWCA of […]
President Biden Signs Bill Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed a new law, H.R. 4445, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, invalidating arbitration agreements that prevent […]
Anatomy of a Sexual Harassment Investigation: SHRM Webcast
On September 22, 2021, Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, Esq. and Carole Lynn Nowicki, Esq. were pleased to present a Webcast “ANATOMY OF A SEXUAL HARASSMENT INVESTIGATION: THE GOVERNOR CUOMO INVESTIGATION” for […]
DCR Report and Proposed Legislation Aim to Enhance Harassment Protections
On Feb. 18, 2020, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR), Office of the Attorney General, issued a comprehensive report, entitled “Preventing and Eliminating Sexual Harassment in New Jersey—Findings […]
The EEOC Agenda and Current Case Developments
Press Release The EEOC Agenda and Current Case Developments February 27, 2020 – NYC, New York On February 26, 2020, Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, Esq., was a panelist in a College […]
Following Release of DCR Report, Governor Murphy Announces Bill to Overhaul New Jersey’s Anti-Workplace Harassment Laws
Press Release February 18, 2020 – Trenton, New Jersey On February 18, 2020, the Division on Civil Rights and New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault released their Report which provided […]
Conducting Effective Independent Workplace Investigations Post – #MeToo
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, now more than ever, effective workplace investigations are essential. Employee complaints of harassment, discrimination and retaliation must be investigated not only promptly, but […]
Effective Workplace Investigations in a Post #MeToo Era
New York, New York On November 12, 2019, Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, Esq. was the featured speaker at the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Employment Arbitrator Meeting held at AAA Headquarters in […]
Public Hearing Testimony before the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights and New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault
On September 24, 2019, Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, Esq. was part of a group that testified before the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) and the New Jersey Coalition Against […]
Conducting Workplace Investigations Post #MeToo
On July 25, 2019, Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, Esq. and Carole Lynn Nowicki, Esq. were in Rhode Island as part of an American Arbitration Association (AAA) Roundtable discussing Conducting Workplace Investigations […]
