Model bill aims to end industry harassment ALBANY, NEW YORK – As the chips fall in Hollywood on the heels of the Harvey Weinstein allegations, a New York state law seeks to close the gap in sexual harassment legislation that leaves models vulnerable to harassers. Currently, most models are considered independent contractors, a status that… Read more »
Honest Trailers sued for not so honest sexual harassment Los Angeles, CA – Screen Junkie’s CEO Andy Signore has been fired after multiple women came forward with claims of sexual harassment against the Streamy Award winner. Defy Media, the production company behind Honest Trailers, is now facing several claims of sexual harassment, hostile work environment,… Read more »
Facebook claims employee “didn’t move fast enough” Los Angeles, CA – Facebook faces an age discrimination lawsuit alleging the social media giant made the work environment hostile for its older employees. According to the suit, Mark Zuckerberg never responded to the Plaintiff’s complaints of age bias against older employees in the workplace. The 52-year-old former… Read more »
General Robert Lee v. Rev. Robert Lee WINSTON-SALEM, NC – In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the great-great-great-great nephew of the infamous Confederate Army General Robert E. Lee is now being pushed out of his church for being an outspoken opponent of white-supremacist and for being a champion for racial equality. The Civil War general’s statue, and… Read more »
Trump decks DACA Manhattan, NY. – *President Trump has recently announced that his administration will be ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and States are not taking this action laying down. Trump’s actions will not be without recourse as fifteen states, including New York State, have filed lawsuits against Trump stating that the… Read more »
SOFI? More like so Rude SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Another tech firm is being sued amidst claims that the company refused to address its employee’s complaints of sexual harassment. However, this story has a twist as a male employee is suing the major tech firm because it retaliated against him for reporting instances of sexual… Read more »
Success for Women continues Nearly 100 Years Later Women’s equality day celebrates women receiving the right to vote on August 26, 1920, according to the 19th Amendment. Prior to receiving the right to vote, women fought for years to prove to society that they are equally important as men, and deserve to have a voice… Read more »
A “protected class” is a category set by federal, state, and local laws that provide protections for employees against discrimination. These categories cover many characteristics including race, religion, sex/gender, national origin, disability, age, and many more. What Are Protected Classes Under New York State and City Law? Age (18 and older); Genetic characteristics; Marital status;… Read more »
Discrimination can prevent you from getting the job you want or from moving to the neighborhood that’s on the top of your list. In New York City, residents are protected by a long-standing law that’s been in effect since 1965 to prevent discrimination against specific groups called “protected classes.” You can’t be denied a taxi… Read more »
