ATLANTA — Rent-to-own giant Aaron’s said it has settled a lawsuit brought by a former associate alleging she was sexually harassed by a former co-worker in 2006. The Atlanta-based company said it settled for $6 million – much less than an earlier verdict that was turned back by the court. The female employee won the … Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Justice Department is “committed to using every tool in its arsenal” to combat bullying and harassment based on sexual orientation and has already made strides in bringing more prosecutions in that area, Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday. “I’m proud to say this Department of Justice has never been more committed … Read more
If you are a jerk to a co-worker and he claims that you are harassing him, could you be sued for it? The answer is a resounding “maybe.” Merely being a jerk to someone does not mean that you have committed harassment as the law defines that term. Still, your conduct might be found to … Read more
JOHN MILLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Faced with sexual harassment allegations, Republican Sen. John McGee was given two choices: Quit or go before a state Senate ethics panel. The 39-year-old, four-term lawmaker opted to resign Wednesday, capping a political free-fall that began last year with a Father’s Day drunken driving and car theft … Read more
What is harassment? Harassment in the workplace is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the laws in many states. Employers can be held liable for harassment by supervisors, coworkers, and nonemployees such as customers or vendors. Employers should have strong policies against sexual harassment and clear … Read more
A Former NBA Employee Says Women Were Sexually Harassed At The Office And Officials Ignored It Tony Manfred AP A former NBA security director named Warren Glover is suing the league for lost wages and damages after he says he was fired for speaking up about sexual harassment in the office, the New York Times reports. Glover says he was “demeaned” … Read more
November 16, 2018 | by ERA Staff Today the U.S. Department of Education officially proposed new sexual misconduct regulations to Title IX that would significantly harm students across the country by making it much harder for them to report sexual assault and harassment. The proposed regulations are even worse than what was expected based on a draft that … Read more
Sexual harassment in the military still an issue as many cases go unreported. In a 2010 Defense Department survey, 41 percent of service members – 52 percent of women and 38 percent of men – said that in their work group, people would be able to get away with sexual harassment to some extent even … Read more
Is Sexual Harassment More Prevalent in Small Businesses? Think you know what sexual harassment in the workplace is? Local staffing agency Source One Staffing was accused this month of placing female employees in known hostile work environments and then ignoring their claims of misdeeds taking place there. nbcchicago.com