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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Wronged Washington Football Team Employees, Many of Whom Are Represented By Gloria Allred, Speak Out about How the They Endured a Hostile Work Environment for Decades
Whether a business is a mom-and-pop shop or the namesake football team of the nation's capital city, sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination are illegal. Businesses of a certain size must comply with federal and its respective state's laws prohibiting sexual...
More Blacks than Whites believe racism exists at their jobs
If you hear a racist-sounding remark at work, you might want to report it to human resources. HR is on the front line when it comes to reports of racial discrimination and harassment. So, you might expect them to know whether racism is a problem at your workplace.Yet...
Study: Workplace pregnancy bias affects mother’s and baby’s health
Workplace pregnancy discrimination is illegal. Yet, over the last 10 years, more than 50,000 pregnancy discrimination complaints have been filed with the EEOC and state human rights agencies. We know that pregnancy discrimination happens all too often, but a new study...