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2022-08-05 14:04
Children go to school to become educated, gain social skills, develop and sharpen their talents, learn independence, improve their communication skills, and the list continues. However, scho… Read More
2022-08-02 16:01
Sexual harassment at work can be a complicated topic as some signs are not that obvious. Besides, men and women have somewhat different opinions about what constitutes sexual harassment. In… Read More
2021-09-09 17:18
A new bill in California proposes expanding the State’s existing prohibitions on the inclusion of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in settlement agreements related to workplace harassm… Read More
2021-09-03 21:35
Two new Texas law which went into effect on September 1 will subject employers to a heightened level of scrutiny when it comes to Sexual Harassment claims. House Bill 21 (HB21) Senate Bill 4… Read More
2021-09-01 18:17
A Virginia school board has agreed to pay out $1.3million settlement to a transgender student who sued his high school after being denied access to the men’s bathroom. The Student, Gav… Read More
2021-08-16 21:49
Activision Blizzard Inc., the game developer and publisher of mega franchises such as World of Warcraft and Call of Duty, fostered a toxic work environment plagued by “frat-boy culture… Read More
2021-02-05 19:13
A class action suit against Riot Games Inc, the California based company behind the popular video game “League of Legends”, was dealt a major blow this January after Riot was suc… Read More
2021-02-02 16:36
A study conducted by graduate students at the University of Washington, suggests that women who present as feminine and are considered conventionally attractive, are more likely to be believ… Read More
2021-01-26 15:10
McDonald’s is back in the headlines after being slammed with three new sexual harassment cases last week. Three women, working in McDonald’s franchise locations in Los Angeles, M… Read More
2021-01-22 14:21
A top deputy in Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office returned to work this week following an investigation that found that he engaged in offensive inappropriate conversations that wer… Read More
2021-01-06 17:07
Five of NY1’s anchor women will be leaving the network after settling a lawsuit they filed alleging age and gender discrimination. The suit was brought forward by Roma Torre, Kristen S… Read More
2020-04-30 19:56
After an employee reports discrimination or harassment committed by their employer, the employee sometimes faces retaliation. The New York City Human Rights Law and the New York State Human… Read More
2020-04-24 21:13
Domestic violence reports have taken a dip since states began implementing stay-at-home orders due to the novel Coronavirus...
The post The Impact of Coronavirus on Domestic Violence appeare… Read More
2020-04-22 18:22
There are new allegations about the rise of sexual harassment by landlords due to Coronavirus. With more people at home and out of work, some landlords see it as an opportunity to coerce ren… Read More
2020-04-17 19:10
A class-action lawsuit was recently filed against McDonald's with 5,000 female plaintiffs signed on...
The post UPDATE: Sexual Harassment Class Action Lawsuit Against McDonald’s appear… Read More
2020-04-10 18:25
The San Diego City Council just paid out a $250,000 settlement for a victim of sexual harassment and retaliation to a veteran firefighter. Captain Sarah Alfaro of the San Diego Fire-Rescue D… Read More
2020-01-06 18:41
Far too often, victims of sexual harassment will not come forward due to the power imbalance between the victim and sexual harasser in their workplace...
The post Sexual Harassment and Workp… Read More
2019-12-05 00:00
Billionaire media company owner and heir to a Coca Cola bottling company, Alkiviades David has been ordered by a Los Angeles jury to pay $58 million in damages for battery, sexual battery an… Read More
2019-12-05 00:00
Billionaire media company owner and heir to a Coca Cola bottling company, Alkiviades David has been ordered by a Los Angeles jury to pay $58 million in damages for battery, sexual battery an… Read More
2019-11-21 19:15
A proposed class action lawsuit in Michigan state court alleges McDonald's sexual harassment policy are severely lacking, that managers are not trained to prevent sexual harassment, and that… Read More
2019-11-04 17:10
Discrimination allegations filed against WeWork's ex-CEO and co-founder Adam Neumann and other top executives...
The post WeWork Under Fire Facing Pregnancy Discrimination Allegations appear… Read More
2019-10-23 16:17
Here's how to file a lawsuit against employer for unfair treatment. If you've been mistreated at work, you may be entitled to sue your employer...
The post How To File A Lawsuit Against Empl… Read More
2019-10-16 15:06
This week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed new California sexual harassment laws that ban forced arbitration as a condition of employment and increases the window for filing sexual harassment c… Read More
2019-09-18 18:41
Gender discrimination cases and studies are receiving more media attention than ever thanks to the growing movement advocating for workplace cultural changes to address gender bias, gen… Read More
2019-09-12 19:28
You've worked hard your whole life to get into top-rated schools, to obtain hard-to-get internships, and you've spent years building a career in a specialized field just to have everything c… Read More
2019-09-02 22:35
According to a study done by The Conversation, workplace sexual harassment affected the bottom line of multiple companies where it occurred. These are some of the ways that sexual… Read More
2019-08-28 16:13
A judge shot down a class-action lawsuit for all the women alleging sexual harassment at Ford’s two Chicago plants...
The post Ford Female Employees Denied Class-Action Status In Sexua… Read More
2019-08-19 21:13
The Los Angeles Opera has opened an investigation into Plácido Domingo, 78, after the Associated Press reported that multiple women have come forward to accuse the opera star of sexua… Read More
2019-08-07 20:09
Actress Afton Williamson, costar of ABC's crime show 'The Rookie' quits the series after alleging she faced sexual harassment and racial discrimination on the set of the first season... &hell…Read More
2019-08-02 21:36
These are the main steps to building a sexual harassment case. Find more in depth details about each step below the graphic...
The post How To Build A Sexual Harassment Case appeared first o… Read More
2019-07-29 16:55
Sex discrimination is illegal when an employee suffers negative and unfair treatment based on their gender and it affects the terms and conditions of their employment...
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2019-07-16 10:00
Applicants and employees have the right to a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. It's unlawful for an employer or supervisor to retaliate against an applicant or employee for… Read More
2019-06-24 17:24
Do you have a New York police entrapment case? What is entrapment and when is it a viable legal defense in criminal cases?
The post New York Police Entrapment Cases appeared first on Right T… Read More
2019-06-17 17:35
There’s significant confusion over what the laws are regarding gender identity and sexual orientation discrimination. Despite the outward discrimination against transgender people (see… Read More
2019-06-07 22:46
Although Donald Trump campaigned on the promise that he would champion workers’ rights, his administration has repeatedly chosen to protect employers over workers. According to The NY… Read More
2019-05-31 19:35
The #MeToo movement is changing the way sexual harassment is treated in the workplace. Women are no longer tolerating working in environments where inappropriate conduct and hostility run ra… Read More
2019-05-25 23:07
Fast food giant, McDonalds, is facing 25 charges and complaints of sexual harassment from workers...
The post Not A Happy Meal: 25 Workers File Sexual Harassment Charges Against McDonalds ap… Read More
2019-05-18 18:49
On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a near-total abortion ban law called the Alabama Human Life Protection Act that threatens not just womens’ rights, but their lives. The n… Read More
2019-05-10 17:58
The high prevalence of sexual harassment in the airline industry is extra frightening because cabin crews are essentially stuck in the air with their harassers for multiple hours at a time… Read More
2019-04-29 20:38
What are the chances your sexual harassment lawsuit will result in fair financial compensation? To find out how strong your case is consider the following 10 questions...
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2019-04-24 22:55
The Supreme Court will be deciding whether or not U.S. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sex, protects gay and transgender… Read More
2019-04-16 10:00
A new report released by the inspector general states that in the last ten years, members of Congress have sexually harassed night shift custodians. Between October 2008 and October 2018, th… Read More
2019-04-12 14:58
How do you deal with Human Resources (HR) at big companies when they dismiss your sexual harassment complaints?
The post Human Resources and Sexual Harassment Complaints appeared first on Ri… Read More
2019-04-04 15:21
Former Vice President Joe Biden is the latest powerful person to be accused of inappropriate behavior. The accuser, Lucy Flores, was a former Nevada state assemblywoman who was endorsed by B… Read More
2019-03-28 10:00
Here's why sexual harassment settlements' confidentiality clauses are important despite the downsides...
The post Sexual Harassment Settlements’ Confidentiality Issues appeared first o… Read More
2019-03-18 20:52
Thousands of pregnancy discrimination cases are filed each year with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Pregnant women are often passed over for promotions, benefits, on the… Read More
2019-03-13 14:48
If you’ve been fired from a job, you may wonder if it was wrongful termination. What is wrongful termination, what are the most common reasons for it, and what can you do about it? Wha… Read More
2019-02-28 21:14
Hundreds of women are suing Walmart over gender discrimination. Many of these accusations are from the 1990’s and 2000’s, but the lawsuit alleges that the discrimination still oc… Read More
2019-02-23 00:55
New York has recently passed a new bill in February called the Child Victims Act and it extends the age limit of child sex abuser survivors who wish to sue their abuser...
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2019-02-15 18:52
Surgical mesh, either made of synthetic polymers or biopolymers is a material used to reinforce tissue or bone in female pelvic reconstructive surgeries...
The post FDA Panel To Decide If Th… Read More
2019-02-08 23:43
Most women begin seeing a gynecologist in their teens for their annual health exam. Sometimes they visit more than once a year if they need contraceptive, have a specific medical issue, beco… Read More
2019-02-02 01:34
A new VR company called Vantage Point is taking sexual harassment training into their own hands, or headsets, so to speak. Tired of traditional training methods that haven’t changed mu… Read More
2019-01-22 10:00
In a new poll recently released by the Siena College Survey found that 45% of New York women surveyed had experienced some form of sexual harassment in their life, reports...
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2019-01-10 17:32
In recent news, Mariah Carey settled a sexual harassment lawsuit with her ex-manager who alleged that Carey was often nude in front of her...
The post Mariah Carey Settles Sexual Harassment… Read More
2018-12-28 20:19
New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights into law on Friday, December 21’s in a history-making move...
The post New York Passes Grou… Read More
2018-12-20 10:00
Executive Director of UNAIDS, Michel Sidibé, is stepping down in June 2019, after an external report accused him of leading an organization rife with sexual harassment and abuse of po… Read More
2018-12-13 10:00
CBS is still paying out their $5 million settlement to a former employee who alleged that former Executive Producer of “60 Minutes”, Don Hewitt, sexually assaulted her on multipl… Read More
2018-12-06 10:00
Last week a multi-million dollar lawsuit was filed against Amazon in the New York Supreme Court for wrongful death and disability discrimination...
The post Family Sues Amazon For Wrongful D… Read More
2018-11-29 10:00
Why should I read about sexual harassment policies? Sexual harassment is a form of workplace discrimination, a violation of workplace policy...
The post Is It Sexual Harassment? You May Be S… Read More
2018-11-20 10:00
Seven female students from Dartmouth have filed a $70 million federal lawsuit claiming that the college had failed to protect them against sexual harassment from multiple professors...
The p… Read More
2018-11-15 10:00
Facebook, Airbnb, and EBay have joined Google in ending their forced arbitration clauses as part of their revisions to their sexual harassment and sexual assault policy...
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2018-11-08 10:00
Cyberbullying has been such an epidemic across the US that First Lady Melanie Trump has made healthy social media use a pillar of her Be Best campaign...
The post Can Cyberbullying Be Stoppe… Read More
2018-11-01 10:00
At recent U.N. Third Committee meetings, officials from the U.S. have been pushing to change the word “gender” in U.N. human rights documents to the word “women”...
T… Read More
2018-10-25 10:00
Despite the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements bringing the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace to the forefront, it’s still a prevalent in many industries, including, surprisingly… Read More
2018-10-18 10:00
Although not the same, according to the EEOC, sexual harassment can be a form of sex discrimination.
Sex discrimination occurs when an individual is...
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2018-10-11 10:00
At the end of September, California Governor, Jerry Brown, signed multiple bills that designed to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and also help victims of sexual harassment and se… Read More
2018-10-04 10:00
Sexual harassment in the workplace FAQ: This is a quick, but comprehensive list of commonly asked questions regarding sexual harassment in the workplace...
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2018-09-28 10:00
Even though every case is unique, there are still many common common reasons why women do not report sexual harassment in the workplace...
The post 5 Reason Women Don’t Report Sexual H… Read More
2018-09-21 14:19
This article discusses everything you need to know about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s sexual assault allegation...
The post Everything You Need To Know About The Brett Kavan… Read More
2018-09-13 13:59
Allegations of sexual harassment have penetrated almost every industry from entertainment to politics. Despite the efforts of the public to raise an uproar, the courts often reject sexual ha… Read More
2018-09-07 18:43
New York sexual harassment protections were implemented for workers in August, 2018. The state now requires employers to establish sexual harassment policies...
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2018-08-08 16:13
According to a John Oliver interview below with Anita Hill, companies should publicize their sexual harassment policies...
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2018-07-27 10:00
Sexual harassment in corporations isn’t new, but is finally beginning to be taken seriously. In just a short amount of time, the #MeToo movement has helped lead to a flurry of top CEO… Read More
2018-07-19 10:00
Years before the #MeToo and the #TimesUp movements made headlines was the #CosplayIsNotConsent call to action. Cosplay, a central part of comic and anime conventions across the world have be… Read More
2018-07-12 10:00
A new report released from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) reveals a reframing of the way we talk about sexual harassment. The new phrase, “gender… Read More
2018-07-03 10:00
The #metoo movement has a lot of employers on edge when sexual harassment is brought up in the workplace. Small business owners are even more worried because their business’s reputatio… Read More
2018-06-19 10:00
More women join the class action lawsuit against USC gynecologist, Dr. George Tyndall, alleging inappropriate actions taken by him during examinations. Dr. Tyndall was a full-time gynecologi… Read More
2018-05-31 10:00
What is sexism? When is sexism harassment? What can you do to stop it? Sexism, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is prejudice or discrimination based on sex; especially : discrimination against… Read More
2018-05-31 10:00
What is sexism? When is sexism harassment? What can you do to stop it? Sexism, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is prejudice or discrimination based on sex; especially : discrimination against… Read More
2018-05-10 10:00
If a manager receives a verbal or formal sexual harassment complaint, what is the best way to handle it? Managers are in the unique position of being expected to guide teams of employees on… Read More
2018-04-19 18:03
After a Starbuck’s manager in Philadelphia called the police on two young black men, Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson, minutes after entering the store, the news went viral. Upon enter… Read More
2018-04-17 10:00
Are people still facing subtle forms of discrimination in the hiring process? Do employers take advantage of discrimination in the hiring process being difficult to prove and use it to filte… Read More
2018-04-04 23:43
Sexual harassment in the workplace has been in the spotlight since the #metoo movement began. A new survey published by Pew Research Center sheds a light on what some Americans think the mai… Read More
2018-03-30 17:17
All 22 female senators are demanding that actions be taken to address the issue of sexual harassment in Congress. After changes were not included in the Omnibus, the 22 female senators wrote… Read More
2018-03-29 10:00
Harassment or discrimination lawsuits can destroy a small business so it's no surprise that many small business owners want to prevent harassment and discrimination from ever occurring. Her… Read More
2018-03-04 10:00
Should you sue for sexual harassment? Major scandals across multiple industries have brought the issue of sexual harassment into the spotlight. While women have faced sexual harassment throu… Read More
2018-02-20 10:00
There was a short letter published by the LA Times about sexual harassment on airplanes. The author was responding to another article on sexual harassment that, as they pointed out, omitted… Read More
2018-02-08 21:24
What are the most recent discrimination class action lawsuits? How much is your discrimination class action lawsuit worth? What did recent discrimination based class action cases settle for… Read More
2018-02-01 23:13
Hillary Clinton's #MeToo hypocrisy went viral after news broke that she was merely "dismayed" by her former faith adviser during her 2008 presidential campaign...
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2018-01-19 20:50
A new bill introduced yesterday would require Congress members to pay sexual harassment settlements out of their own personal funds instead of use taxpayer money. After numerous Congress mem… Read More
2018-01-19 19:09
A 10th Circuit jury reverses Kellogg's win and raises questions of whether Kellogg made reasonable accommodations to two Seventh-day Adventists who they fired when they refused to work on th… Read More
2018-01-11 10:00
Did the Golden Globes' #metoo moment work? What has been the result of the Golden Globes' #metoo focus? The Golden Globes went full force when it came to addressing the #metoo movement. From… Read More
2018-01-11 10:00
Did the Golden Globes' #metoo moment work? What has been the result of the Golden Globes' #metoo focus? The Golden Globes went full force when it came to addressing the #metoo movement. From… Read More
2017-12-29 10:00
Maybe you've never heard of algorithmic discrimination, but it most likely has affected you at some point in your life. How could algorithmic discrimination affect you? Computer algorithms a… Read More
2017-12-14 10:00
When does sexual harassment violate a person's civil rights? Sexual harassment in the workplace can damage an victim's career, make them fear...
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2017-11-21 10:00
How should employers address sexual harassment complaints in the workplace? Sexual harassment complaints do not only occur between coworkers or...
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2017-11-09 10:00
Sexual harassment in politics has always been a tough to deal with issue. Sexual harassment allegations have been making daily news headlines due to...
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2017-10-26 10:00
All over the news are cases of sexual harassment in the workplace. These women, and sometimes men, have come forward with their #metoo stories, but...
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2017-10-12 10:00
Are the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment allegations just the beginning of the downfall of Hollywood elites? As more accounts of Harvey Weinstein sexual..
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