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D.C.’s sexual harassment laws will better protect LGBTQ people

Jan 10, 2025 | washingtonblade.com | Rachel Green

In recent weeks, the D.C. Council passed the Fairness in Human Rights Administration Amendment Act. Provided that this bill is signed by Mayor Bowser and not objected to by Congress, it will correct some of the loopholes in the District’s sexual harassment laws that were overlooked when the Council passed the latest iteration of the D.C. Human Rights Act in 2022.
MUTHA® and CERĒ Team Up for the Ultimate Orgasm Toolkit for Women

Jun 25, 2024 | rachgreen.medium.com | Rachel Green

Hey ladies, ready to take your self-care game to the next level? MUTHA® and CERĒ have just dropped something that will do exactly that. These two powerhouses in skincare and sexual wellness have joined forces to bring you "The Bodyworks High-Performance Team," a collection that's all about making you feel amazing from the inside out. So, what's the scoop?
The Latest Attack on California’s Ban of Noncompete Agreements

Jun 21, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Rachel Green

Noncompetes are a widespread and often exploitative practice with which employers limit workers’ ability to ‘compete’ with their former employer during or after employment. Studies have shown that noncompetes suppress wages, hamper innovation, and block entrepreneurs from starting new businesses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported on research that shows that one in five workers, or approximately 30 million people in this country, are currently subject to a noncompete.
Explaining the FTC’s New Rule Banning Noncompetes Nationwide

Apr 24, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Rachel Green

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final rule to prohibit employers from enforcing noncompetes against workers. Noncompetes are a widespread and often exploitative practice with which employers limit workers’ ability to ‘compete’ with their former employer during or after employment. Studies have shown that noncompetes suppress wages, hamper innovation, and block entrepreneurs from starting new businesses.
The silent treatment...what is it and what can I do differently?

Feb 19, 2024 | counselling-directory.org.uk | Rachel Green

‘The silent treatment’ is a form of withdrawal. I will not respond, acknowledge or converse with you. I may be physically here but emotionally I have ‘checked out’. This is a form of punishment/retaliation/communication of my anger etc etc etc. It is a passive form of response but for those on the receiving end, it may feel hostile, alienating, triggering or any other such negative emotion. The ‘silent treatment’ can be thought of a little differently from ‘stonewalling’.
New York Further Limits Scope of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Employment Discrimination Cases

Dec 11, 2023 | natlawreview.com | Rachel Green

On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Hochul signed a bill into law making significant changes to New York’s law on nondisclosure agreements. The amendments went into effect immediately and apply to agreements entered into on or after the effective date. There are three key changes that further restrict the use of NDA provisions in certain employment settlement agreements.
Avoiding disputes in projects aimed at reducing emissions | JD Supra

Nov 29, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Daniel Garton |Rachel Green |Kirsten O'Connell

The Middle East’s ambitions for achieving Net Zero mean there is a wealth of opportunity for projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions. However, these projects will require careful navigation of the growing labyrinth of risks. Proactive engagement will be essential to success, according to Kirsten O’Connell, Daniel Garton and Rachel Green.
New York Adult Survivors Act Lookback Window Closes Soon

Oct 27, 2023 | natlawreview.com | Rachel Green

Earlier this year, my colleagues Kelsey Woodford and Jolena Jeffrey wrote about the New York Adult Survivors Act and its one-year lookback window. The one-year lookback window lasts until November 23, 2023, so that window will close soon.
What will happen in my first therapy session?

Oct 20, 2023 | counselling-directory.org.uk | Rachel Green

The first therapy sessions are about several things:Getting to know your therapist. Discussing what has brought you to therapy. Thinking about what you want to get out of it in the time you have together. Starting to explore your personal history and development. Understanding these points is probably the most important part of the first few sessions of working with a counsellor, and the therapeutic relationship has been shown to be the most important and transformative part of therapy.
Polyvagal theory - how is this relevant to me?

Sep 29, 2023 | counselling-directory.org.uk | Rachel Green

Stress Polyvagal theory was devised by Stephen W Porges (Stephen W. Porges, PhD | Polyvagal theory). He began researching heart rate variability in the 1960's in the USA, studying the heart rate of babies in the NICU in response to cues of stress and safety. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) refers to the length of time between heartbeats. A healthy heart does not beat like a metronome, with a steady 'boom, boom, boom,' there is variability between heartbeats.