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Posted by Legal Team On October 20, 2017

Fighting sexual harassment in California’s state capitol

Sexual harassment has returned to the forefront of public conversation with the unfolding scandal around decades of systematic harassment of women in Hollywood. This matter has grown larger than the entertainment industry, as the increased focus is putting the spotlight on businesses unfriendly to women and other…

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Posted by Legal Team On September 20, 2017

Male former employee alleges sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is a scourge in every industry that it affects, destroying trust and hobbling productivity by abusing and demoralizing employees in the workplace. The problem can be as serious as physical or sexual abuse or as commonplace as unwelcome comments from co-workers or supervisors. A majority…

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Posted by Legal Team On August 24, 2017

New bill targets sexual harassment in venture capital

Sexual harassment is a major problem in many industries, and the consequences are far broader than workplace politics. Inappropriate speech and behavior reduces participation in the workforce, erodes faith in protective laws and slows innovation. Fewer economies can appreciate the value of harassment-free workplaces as much as…

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Posted by Legal Team On July 31, 2017

Sexual harassment lawsuit alleges culture of mistreatment

A female financial advisor sued her former employing firm for damages in her firing due to sexual harassment and related workplace violations. The complaint indicates a culture of sexual objectification and demeaning treatment along gender lines in the California office. The suit contains charges of wrongful termination,…

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Posted by Legal Team On July 17, 2017

A look at the sexual harassment accusations sweeping Silicon Valley

Sexual harassment in the workplace is an age-old problem in Silicon Valley and nationwide. What is new, however, is the number of women who are beginning to step forward and speak up, advocating for change in venture capital and technological industries. An article in the Mercury News…

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Posted by Legal Team On July 6, 2017

Fox Sports fires president for alleged sexual harassment

Fox is once again at the center of a sexual harassment case. Within the last year, the company has lost a talk show host and an executive with the news department. Both men were accused of sexual harassment. Now similar charges have been leveled against the Fox…

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Posted by Legal Team On June 16, 2017

Uber executive’s role to change significantly after investigation

Uber has been facing accusations of a toxic company culture and sexual harassment. An investigation was carried out to see how the company could improve. That investigation has now concluded, and it looks like big changes are coming for Uber’s chief executive officer (CEO). First of all,…

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Posted by Legal Team On June 7, 2017

3 myths about sexual harassment

People often don’t like to talk about sexual harassment. As such, there are some prevailing myths about it that continue year after year. Understanding these myths can help you grasp the realities. Below are three common ones to keep in mind. 1. A lot of people make…

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Posted by Legal Team On May 26, 2017

Ex-Uber worker says he was fired for reporting sexual harassment

A man who used to work for Uber has said that sexual harassment eventually led to his being fired. However, the man himself was not the subject of the initial harassment. Instead, a male supervisor was allegedly harassing some of the women who worked in the office….

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Posted by Legal Team On May 19, 2017

Tech startup sued for alleged sexual harassment

A tech startup in San Fransisco fired a female employee, and she’s now suing and claiming she was subjected to sexual harassment. The company is called UploadVR, and they hired her to be their Director of Digital and Social Media in May of 2016. By March of…

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