Richard B. Cohen
Richard B. Cohen has litigated and arbitrated complex business and employment disputes for almost 40 years, and is a partner in the NYC office of the national “cloud” law firm FisherBroyles. He is the creator and author of his firm's Employment Discrimination blog, and received an award from the American Bar Association for his blog posts. You can reach him at Richard.Cohen@fisherbroyles.com and follow him on Twitter at @richard09535496.
Posts by Richard B. Cohen
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Labor / Employment, On The Job
Hair On Fire, Heart Attacks, And … A Female Santa Claus?
Are we to assume that Santa is 'authentic' and, therefore, a woman cannot be Santa? -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Wanna Know What B**ches, Black Beans, And King Kong Have In Common?
Think our workplaces are enlightened places with equality for all? Think again. - Sponsored
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In-House Counsel
Which Companies Tolerate A Sexually Harassing GC?
What do their anti-harassment policies look like, and what are their practices?
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Labor / Employment, On The Job
Men Lie, Women Can’t Negotiate: What Does This Mean?
Sounds again like women have no other option than to be more like men to get ahead. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Even Female Judges Get Harassed!
Kind of depressing that a woman needs to talk more like a man to be heard. Even when she is a judge. -
Biglaw
Abusive, Sexist Partners In Biglaw: Better Just Endure It!
Forget the screamers -- let it roll off your back. It's all about the money. -
Sexual Harassment
Can A Bird Be A Sexual Harasser? Does It Have Assets?
The recent appeals court decision recited facts that sound slightly familiar to those folks long-riveted by my parrot tale. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Pregnant Then Screwed: Fired For ‘Daring To Procreate’
Women should not have to dare to procreate. Nor be afraid for their jobs based upon their pregnancy or parental status. - Sponsored
AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size
How solo lawyers, midsize firms, and global large law firms have an opportunity to adjust the way they work. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Fat Shaming At Work: The Beginning Of The End?
Could fat shaming and weight discrimination could become a thing of the past? -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
All Associates Report To Bible Study Class Now -- Or Get Fired!
If an employee is entitled to an accommodation based upon her religious beliefs, is she entitled to an accommodation based upon her lack of religious beliefs? -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Why So Much Fuss Over Black Employees' Hair?
Discrimination law still spends a lot more time on hair than you might think. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Short Skirts At Work: A Form Of Sexual Discrimination?
Does this somehow exclude males in the workplace, at least to the extent that the woman is favored? -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Are Bro Hugs At Work Sexual Discrimination?
Not every workplace slight or incivility -- or exclusion -- is actionable, unless...
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Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization.
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Gain An Instant Understanding Of New Complaints With LexisNexis Snapshot
AI-powered complaint summaries to help you spot new lawsuits, new challenges, and new business.
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AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size
How solo lawyers, midsize firms, and global large law firms have an opportunity to adjust the way they work.
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Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership?
For many legal departments, generative AI is the technology they’ve been waiting for.
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Law Firms Now Have A Choice In Their Document Comparison Software
Six months on since its launch, over 200 firms worldwide are now using Draftable Legal for accurate and reliable document comparison, including UK Top 50…
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Labor / Employment, On The Job
Shocking! Disabled Employees Dissed By Doctors
Health care professionals must be extra vigilant in their policies, practices, and training -- they are in the cross-hairs of the EEOC. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
High Heels At Work Required -- A Follow Up
Is it okay to require that women wear high heels as long as there is an 'equivalent standard' for men? -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Top 4 Causes Of Biglaw Injuries (My Best Guesses)
What types of substandard conditions, injuries, and close calls have you seen or heard about in Biglaw? -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
8 Helpful Hints On What Not To Call An Older Employee
It's not good, not fair, and not legal. So why are there so many cases of thinly disguised ageism? -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Dangling High On An Oil Rig With The KKK Below To ‘Rescue’: Shocking Racial Harassment At Work
Employers must insure that these terrible actions do not occur -- and that if a complaint is made, that it is expeditiously investigated and remedied. -
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Labor / Employment, On The Job
'I’m Not Happy. I Want To Die.' No, He Wasn’t A Lawyer
A sad story about aging, age discrimination, and dying.