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Workers Claim Sexual Harassment Continues at McDonald’s
Workers at McDonald’s, the world’s largest fast-food chain, are highlighting sexual harassment and retaliation against employees at its locations, an issue they say persists despite McDonald’s claims of reforms and changes in recent years. Rosalia Manuel of San Jose, California, began working at McDonald’s when she was 17 years old. On July 8, Manuel was… Continue reading Workers Claim Sexual Harassment Continues at McDonald’s
State, Feds Settle with McDonald’s Franchisee for $1.6M in Sexual Harassment Case
The state attorney general’s office announced Friday that a Vermont corporation that operates as a McDonald’s restaurant franchisee has been ordered to pay $1.6 million in damages and penalties after authorities said it failed to protect young workers from harm and sexual harassment. According to the state, the settlement reached by the state and the… Continue reading State, Feds Settle with McDonald’s Franchisee for $1.6M in Sexual Harassment Case
Ousted Anchor Chris Cuomo Seeks $125M from CNN
Chris Cuomo, a former cable news anchor, is suing CNN for $125 million, claiming wrongful termination when the cable news network fired him in December. Mr. Cuomo’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, said in a legal filing with JAMS, an arbitration organization, on Wednesday that he was seeking the $15 million owed to Mr. Cuomo under his… Continue reading Ousted Anchor Chris Cuomo Seeks $125M from CNN
U.S. Congress Passes Bill Easing Sexual Misconduct Complaints at Work
On Thursday, US lawmakers approved legislation that would make it easier for victims of sexual harassment in the workplace to file complaints. The bill, which was passed by the Senate with rare bipartisan support, invalidates any clause in Americans’ employment contracts that prevents victims of sexual assault or harassment from suing their aggressor or the… Continue reading U.S. Congress Passes Bill Easing Sexual Misconduct Complaints at Work
Almost Half of LGB Professionals Experience Discrimination at Work
Some 45% of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) professionals in the U.S. say their employer discriminates against people of their sexual orientation, with people of color more likely to experience this discrimination to a greater degree, according to a new report published during LGBTQ Pride Month. Nearly half of white LGB workers report having personally… Continue reading Almost Half of LGB Professionals Experience Discrimination at Work
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Okays Weinstein Co Plan Paying $17 Million for Sex Abuse Claims
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge on Monday approved The Weinstein Co’s liquidation plan, which sets aside $17 million for women who accused co-founder Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct. Judge Mary Walrath in Wilmington, Delaware announced her ruling at the conclusion of a remote hearing. She overruled an objection from a handful of women who are… Continue reading U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Okays Weinstein Co Plan Paying $17 Million for Sex Abuse Claims
Revised Weinstein Settlement Draws Opposition at Court Hearing
Lawyers for Harvey Weinstein’s bankrupt film studio on Wednesday presented a revised proposal to settle sexual misconduct claims against the disgraced former producer, but an attorney for accusers pledged to oppose the plan. The $35.2 million proposal filed on Tuesday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware was financed by insurers and includes $17 million… Continue reading Revised Weinstein Settlement Draws Opposition at Court Hearing
Harvey Weinstein Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement Rejected by New York Court
A federal judge rejected a multimillion-dollar settlement of sexual-misconduct cases against Harvey Weinstein, saying the proposed agreement improperly attempts to create a class action. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein quashed the proposal, telling attorneys to stop “wasting your time with a phony settlement and attempts to create a class where it doesn’t exist.”… Continue reading Harvey Weinstein Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement Rejected by New York Court
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 23 Years
Harvey Weinstein, the once-powerful and internationally acclaimed Hollywood producer, was sentenced to 23 years in a New York state prison Wednesday following a conviction stemming from sexual-assault allegations that sparked the #MeToo movement. The sentence marks a shocking turn for Mr. Weinstein, 67 years old, who was viewed as one of Hollywood’s most skilled executives… Continue reading Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 23 Years