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 »
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 »
Cinefamily redefines “cinephile” amidst sexual harassment claims Los Angeles, CA – Cinefamily has cancelled all its upcoming events amidst allegations of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination after notable executives “resigned” from the company. Cinefamily is a very popular independent theater in LA, with a clientele that includes top Hollywood actors and brass. According to reports,… 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 »
Protections for Interns Facing Discrimination Interns’ Rights under Federal Law In recent years, there has been an increase in litigation brought by interns against their presumed employers, not only relating to payment of wages but also, in some instances, claims of discrimination and harassment. As a result, both lawmakers and the media have been paying… Read more »
