McDonald’s workers strike over lack of sexual harassment protections
Hundreds of McDonald’s workers and their supporters held a multistate walkout to urge the fast food giant to do more to address sexual harassment at work. They accused the company of failing...
California enhances rules for workplace sexual harassment prevention training
California is taking steps to ensure workplaces are safer and harassment-free for employees. Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed a new bill that will require more employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training....
New law requires inclusion of women on California corporate boards
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed several new laws on September 30 to boost workplace protections for women in light of the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment. One of the measures he approved...
State audit criticizes University of California’s handling of sexual misconduct claims
The University of California (UC) needs to improve its handling of sexual harassment complaints, according to a recent state audit. The report revealed persistent issues such as delayed investigations and inconsistencies in...
California lawmakers set up independent panel to handle sexual harassment complaints
Recent high-profile sexual harassment cases in the state Capitol have led the California legislature to modify its policies and re-examine the way misconduct complaints are handled. On June 25, a panel of...
City of Los Angeles sees more sexual harassment claims after change in reporting policy
Ever since the #MeToo movement took off last year, there has been a spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace. From Hollywood to the tech world to the hospitality industry, employers have...
Former Google engineer calls out ‘bro culture’ in sexual harassment lawsuit
Silicon Valley companies are facing a growing number of complaints about their toxic workplace culture. Increasingly employees are choosing to take legal action over allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination in the...
Pop Media faces lawsuit over age discrimination and sexual harassment
A growing number of sexual harassment allegations have surfaced recently across a broad range of industries, from the tech world to show business. In many cases, sexual harassment accusations have gone hand...
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