Experiencing workplace harassment or discrimination is challenging, but facing retaliation after reporting it can be even more distressing. Retaliation can take many forms, such as a demotion, termination, being placed on a performance improvement plan, experiencing a...
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Former president Trump ordered to pay $83 million in defamation case
On January 26, 2024, a federal jury in New York City decided that former President Donald Trump must pay former journalist and writer E. Jean Carroll $83 million for harming her reputation and causing her emotional distress. The January 26, 2024 verdict was the second...
Legal Challenges For Sean “Diddy” Combs: Understanding The Allegations
Sean “Diddy” Combs, a prominent figure in the music industry, is currently facing serious legal challenges because of recent allegations made against him. These allegations are surfacing now due to the Adult Survivors’ Act, which gave victims who would otherwise have...
California Passes New Law to Further Protect Victims of Sexual Assault
Since Johnny Depp prevailed in his lawsuit against Amber Heard for defamation, many victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment fear being sued for defamation if they come forward with claims against their perpetrators. What is defamation? Defamation is a legal...
Activision Blizzard Tries to Limit Scope of Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
Activision Blizzard, the nation’s second leading gaming company, has been under intense public scrutiny for its troubled “frat boy” culture of sexual harassment and discrimination. The company’s shares have taken a hit as more information continues to come to light....
Restaurant Workers Experience an Uptick in Sexual Harassment in 2020
2020 has come with a stream of endless hardships – isolation, job losses, civil unrest and nationwide unease. Indoor dining services have been shut down for countless restaurants in California and the rest of the country. In addition to worrying about health and...
Despite Increased Awareness from #MeToo Movement, More than Sixty Percent of Entertainment Industry Workers Report that They Have Suffered Sexual or Gender-Based Harassment in the Past Year
Despite the efforts of the #MeToo movement, inappropriate workplace jokes, suggestive comments, sexual harassment and assault remain a significant problem in American workplaces. Recently, the Hollywood Commission surveyed 9,630 Hollywood workers about harassment...
Pregnant transgender man files an employment discrimination lawsuit against Amazon
Shaun Simmons is a transgender man who previously worked at Amazon’s Princeton, New Jersey fulfillment center. In June 2019, Simmons became pregnant and informed his supervisor. Soon after he reported the pregnancy, Simmons began suffering harassment from other...
Regardless of allegations, Bridgewater may need to bridge the gap
Fundamental fairness holds that employees with similar credentials deserve to earn similar pay regardless of their gender. In 2020, large asset management firms such as Bridgewater Associates surely provide equivalent pay, especially among their competitively and...
One out of Ten Healthcare Workers Report Suffering Sexual Harassment within the Past Three Years
Many industries, such as film and finance, are notorious for pervasive sexual harassment. The #MeToo movement arose from the numerous allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein after all. Sadly, a Medscape report shows that the healthcare industry is not...