Laura Maechtlen Quoted in Business Insurance
“More Men Filing Sexual Harassment, Bias Claims: Reduced Stigma, Economic Woes Seen Fueling Charges”

Laura Maechtlen was quoted in the August 30, 2010 Business Insurance article, “More Men Filing Sexual Harassment, Bias Claims: Reduced Stigma, Economic Woes Seen Fueling Charges.” The article discussed the increase of men filing sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination claims, which may be prompted by the increased knowledge of their rights in addition to the ailing economy.

According to the article, observers say men are accusing their employers of being more amenable to women taking time off for family responsibilities. Laura noted that some men are alleging that “they were not given equal amounts of parental leave or sick leave or time off from work. I think the general stereotype would be that men don’t have the same care-giving responsibilities as women, which we all know isn’t true in this day and age."