Every day, more accusations of sexual harassment are being made against powerful figures in politics, entertainment and the corporate world. Now, the role of confidentiality agreements and nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) is becoming a subject of scrutiny. In...
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Year: 2017
The battle against sexual harassment on Capitol Hill
In the wake of the "Me Too" movement and the sexual harassment and assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein and many others, U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., shared her own experience with sexual harassment to inspire other women on Capitol Hill to do the same....
A catalyst for change: the #MeToo movement
If you have accounts on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, chances are you've heard of the "Me Too" social media movement. The movement quickly went viral after actress Alyssa Milano shared it on Twitter. So far, the movement has reached millions of people...
The Harvey Weinstein scandal continues to grow
A few weeks ago, the New York Times blew the lid off of a story about Ashley Judd's (amongst others') accusations of sexual harassment against famous Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Since this article was published, more than 60 women have come forward with...
Silicon Valley “frat house:” Workplace sexual harassment allegations prompt another CEO resignation
The CEO of online lending company Social Finance Inc., known as SoFi, has announced his resignation following a sexual harassment lawsuit. Mike Cagney is a cofounder of the company and served as CEO since the startup was established in 2011. He is the subject of...
Employee rights in the aftermath of a hurricane
When hurricanes or other natural disasters strike, most people are concerned primarily with survival and recovery in the aftermath. The last thing those living in impacted areas are probably worrying about is protecting their jobs. Unfortunately, if this unforeseen...
Can an employer fire someone for being a white supremacist?
In the days and weeks following the shocking white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, numerous names and faces of participants have been publicized by mainstream media. Employers, colleagues, classmates, friends and even family members may now be appalled...
Youth over wisdom: Age discrimination in 2017
In many ways, ageism still runs rampant in Western society. This is no surprise, given our cultural obsession with youth and desire to "fight" the effects of aging. And unfortunately, the workplace is no exception, as experienced workers are often discarded and...
Umpire sues Major League Baseball for racial discrimination
As with any employer, sports organizations have a duty to provide an environment free from any form of racial discrimination. Athletes, officials, other employees and patrons should be able to enjoy the sport itself, free from mistreatment based on race, ethnicity or...
EEOC brings retaliation claim on behalf of transgender employee
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced it was suing educational technology company IXL Learning on behalf of transgender employee Adrian Scott Duane. Duane turned to Glassdoor.com to warn others of his recent negative experiences at IXL...