On September 1st, 2021, the Texas legislature passed a new law that expanded the legal definition of sexual harassment and heightened the standard of an employer’s response to complaints. It also placed greater responsibility on individuals, rather than just companies, for failing to address sexual harassment claims. All employees in Texas have a right to […]
Rape Vs. Sexual Assault in Texas: Unraveling Legal Definitions and Implications
A young woman got off of work later than originally planned. Exhausted and a bit stressed, the young lady drives home, anxious to get into her apartment before the sun goes down. She lives in a nice apartment complex but its location isn’t in the best part of town. As she pulls into the apartment […]