When an employee of NBC Universal (NBCU) reported that she was being subjected to unwelcome sexual remarks while on the job, the company did not investigate the allegations to her satisfaction. Instead, she claims, her supervisor retaliated against her for making the report, and she ultimately lost her job altogether. In the end, a California… Read More
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EEOC Takes Aim at Missouri Truck Company for Sexual Harassment
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, sexual harassment and misconduct lawsuits have taken center stage across a nation that has had to take a hard look in the mirror. In terms of lawsuits, companies can be held liable when an employee files a complaint against a co-worker or a superior who is employed by… Read More
McDonald’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuits Span Nine States
The #MeToo movement continues to see aftershocks ripple across various industries. The latest is from McDonald’s employees in nine different states. That includes one right here in Missouri. 10 McDonald’s employees are alleging sexual assault or harassment within McDonald’s franchises. A St. Louis teenager is alleging unwanted groping, unwanted sexual propositions, indecent exposure, and lewd… Read More
Sexual Discrimination and Retaliation Burns in California
Sexual discrimination can come in many forms. When firefighters decided to fight back against it in California, they made the case that it is impossible to successfully complete their mission when suffering the impacts of this devastating and illegal form of discrimination. In each case, reporting the discrimination resulted in retaliation. What We Know About… Read More
Fox News Settles Racial and Gender Discrimination Suits
Fox News has been forced to dish out nearly $10 million in settlements for multiple lawsuits that allege both gender and racial discrimination. Most of the suits brought against Fox alleged racial discrimination, but some alleged gender discrimination and retaliation. The deal was announced on May 16th. It was, however, the sexual harassment lawsuits against… Read More
U.S. Senate Addresses Sexual Harassment on Capitol Hill
The U.S. Senate passed a bill co-authored by Missouri congressman Roy Blunt that effectively modernized the process of reporting sexual harassment on Capitol Hill. The bill was backed by both Republican and Democratic leaders. The law will replace legislation passed in 1995 called the Congressional Accountability Act. Proponents of the new measure called the old… Read More
How Emojis Lost a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
When sending a text message, one of the many things lost in translation is inflection. Words, by their very nature, lend themselves to interpretation. Not only is it harder to communicate via text, it is harder to get a feel for the meaning behind what people are saying. If we know the person well, that… Read More
Danforth Center Terminates Researcher on Suspicion of Sexual Harassment
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center recently dismissed one its researchers amid complaints of workplace sexual harassment. Since the #MeToo social media movement raised awareness around the perils of simply being a woman in the workplace, workplaces have been under scrutiny to address the problem of sexual harassment. Those that do not could find themselves… Read More
Oregon Laws Regarding Romance in the Workplace
At some point in your working career, you may have witnessed or even been part of a workplace romance. Surveys show that 80% of employees in Oregon have either experienced or observed romantic affairs at work. Problems With Workplace Romance in Oregon Romantic affairs in the workplace are more common than you might imagine in… Read More
Workplace Harassment in Oregon: Lessons From Hollywood Scandals
The year 2017 will forever go down in history as the year that Hollywood came together and held the men in power accountable for failing to create safe, comfortable workspaces for everyone. Names like Harvey Weinstein, Louis C.K., Morgan Spurlock, and Kevin Spacey populated news headlines. A number of people came forward, making their voices… Read More