No free pass to sexually harass undocumented workers! CALIFORNIA – There is no free pass to sexually harass undocumented workers in the workplace. In 2013, PBS’s Frontline aired a documentary “Rape in the Fields” which detailed the pervasive culture of sexual harassment and gender discrimination that undocumented workers face on the daily basis. Many of… 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 »
Goldman Sachs Discriminates Against Black & Jewish Executive Employee New York, NY – Goldman Sachs vice president Rebecca Allen, who is black and Jewish, sued the firm and one of its managing directors for racial discrimination and religious discrimination on August 16, 2017, saying her efforts to land Allergan’s CEO Brent Saunders as a client… Read more »
National Origin Discrimination WASHINGTON, D.C. – Citizenship discrimination, is also known as migration status (or national origin) discrimination, violates federal, New York State, and New York City laws. This means that it is illegal for employers to base decisions in relationship to employment and employees on citizenship. National origin discrimination is a form of ethnic… Read more »
Threatened Men More Likely to Sexual Harassment Women WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the last 20 years, sex discrimination claims made to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the EEOC) are up about 10%. Yes, surely, part of the rise is likely due to increased reporting, however these numbers are also the result of changing gender dynamics… Read more »
Rastafarians: Religious Discrimination ORLANDO, FL – Religious beliefs and practices are diverse. In order to follow their beliefs, some employees are required to dress in a certain way, maintain a particular appearance, or live their lives according to certain rules. Rastafarianism or Rastafari is a religion, or spiritual journey, that has been subjected to constant discrimination,… Read more »
Things are a bit fishy at Washington’s DFW OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife is under fire for perpetuating a culture of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. An investigation into the department conducted by an independent law group found that the department fostered a sexual culture that often left women marginalized… Read more »
Taylor Swift: sexual harassment testimony DENVER, CO – It makes sense that Taylor Swift is now being hailed as a hero for her testimony this week in the trial involving radio DJ David Mueller who sexually harassed her in 2013. Swift’s bravery and persistence in this lawsuit is a reminder to the world that victim blaming… Read more »
Pastor, County commissioner, sexual harasser DEKALB, GA – In a suit filed with the county and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, DeKalb County Commissioner Gregory Adams has been accused by a former employee of sexual harassment, sex-discrimination and creating a hostile work environment. Ashlee Wright, a former executive assistant to Adams, who was quickly… 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 »
