By Law Firm | Published May 3, 2019 | Posted in MeToo, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment | Tagged Tags: attorney, lawyer, metoo, retaliation, sexual harassment |
Many States Implementing New Sexual Harassment Laws in 2019
In an ongoing response to the #MeToo movement, many states are implementing new laws in 2019 to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. In California, the use of confidential settlements in sexual abuse and harassment cases will become a thing of the past. Settlements will now be required to identify the accused harasser. California is Read More
Read MoreLegal Profession Rife with Sexual Harassment
According to a new survey, the legal profession is (still) rife with sexual harassment. A survey of more than 8,000 job-seekers by ZipRecruiter found that while 40 percent of women respondents said they had encountered sexual harassment on the job, 59 percent of females who work for a law firm reported such behavior. The practice Read More
Read MoreHollywood Unions Band Together to Combat Sexual Harassment
A number of Hollywood unions have joined together in a pledge to combat sexual harassment. Those unions included SAG-AFTRA, Actors Equity, the Directors Guild of America, the Writes Guild of America East, and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. These unions have pledged to share contract language, training resources, codes of conduct, and best Read More
Read MoreImpact of the #MeToo Movement
The #MeToo movement has made a significant impact on workplace harassment laws. Not only are federal, state and local governments working to improve workplace cultures so that sexual harassers are exposed and victims feel more comfortable speaking up, but so are major, well-known companies doing the same. For example, the #MeToo movement has brought a Read More
Read MoreCBS Settles Lawsuit with Three Employees Who Allege Charlie Rose Sexually Harassed Them
Three former employees of CBS have settled their lawsuit against CBS. The employees all alleged that former CBS news anchor Charlie Rose sexually harassed them for years, and that CBS knew of the harassment but did nothing to stop it. Although the lawsuit against CBS is resolved, the lawsuit could still move forward against Charlie Read More
Read More#GirlsToo – An Expansion of the #MeToo movement
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, a local non-profit has started a campaign called #GirlsToo. The campaign’s mission is to bring awareness of the #MeToo movement to young girls, noting that “respect starts young.” Research shows that one in three girls in New Mexico is sexually assaulted before age eighteen. Girls Inc., the founder of the Read More
Read MoreWhen Companies Take Sexual Harassment Seriously, So Do Employees
In the era of #MeToo, sexual harassment in the workplace is at the forefront of employment matters. A new study published in the Harvard Business Journal found that when companies take allegations of sexual harassment seriously, so do the employees. The study involved 618 online participants who read a brief statement of a fictional company Read More
Read MoreWomen around the World Facing Endemic of Sexual Harassment in the Garment Industry
Around the world, women in the garment industry are facing an endemic of sexual harassment. The garment industry alone does more than $2 trillion in revenue worldwide and employs millions of workers, the majority of whom are women. While some countries have laws in place prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace, 59 countries have no Read More
Read MoreCalifornia Says No More Secret Settlements for Sexual Harassment Claims
California has banned secret settlements for claims of sexual harassment against employers. The change in the law comes in the wake of the #MeToo movement. California, the home to Hollywood and the entertainment industry where much of the headliner harassment claims have come from, is now the leading state in reforming sexual harassment laws. Under Read More
Read MoreLas Vegas Casinos Divided on Sexual Harassment Reform
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, the Nevada Gaming Control Board is considering policy changes. The #MeToo movement revealed misconduct accusations against Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn. The proposed policy changes would require casinos to keep written sexual harassment prevention policies with reporting and investigation components and to report the number of harassment Read More
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