In a significant ruling that could make it easier to file sexual assault lawsuits in New York City, an appeals court ruled this week that a city law prohibiting “animus based on the victim’s gender” can apply to any accusation of forced sex. A four-judge panel of the Appellate Division of State Supreme Court in… Continue reading Ruling in Paul Haggis Case Gives Lift to #MeToo Lawsuits
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McDonald’s Wins Backing of Labor Board
The National Labor Relations Board instructed a federal judge to approve a settlement in a case pertaining to McDonald’s Corp.’s status as a joint employer, helping shield the company from liability from the employment practices of its hundreds of U.S. franchisees. The decision is a victory for the world’s largest fast-food chain as it faces… Continue reading McDonald’s Wins Backing of Labor Board
Harvey Weinstein, Ex-Associates, Accusers Reach Tentative $47 Million Settlement
Harvey Weinstein, his former associates, insurers and accusers have reached a nearly $47 million tentative settlement of almost all the civil cases pending against him, about $25 million of which will compensate women who have accused the Hollywood producer of sexual misconduct, according to people familiar with the matter. Under the terms of the agreement,… Continue reading Harvey Weinstein, Ex-Associates, Accusers Reach Tentative $47 Million Settlement
Lloyd’s of London Issues Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion Guide
Lloyd’s of London has issued a guide to the inclusion of trans and non-binary people as part of a cultural overhaul at the insurance market after a damaging sexual harassment scandal. The 29-page document, published on the Lloyd’s website, offers advice and resources to people working in insurance about how to foster a “stable emotional… Continue reading Lloyd’s of London Issues Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion Guide
Video Game Maker to Pay $10 Million in Gender Bias Case
The maker of popular video game League of Legends has agreed to pay $10 million to female employees to settle a broad gender discrimination case. Court documents show that Los Angeles-based Riot Games will pay about 1,000 current and former female employees who worked at the company in the last five years. The lawsuit claimed… Continue reading Video Game Maker to Pay $10 Million in Gender Bias Case
McDonald’s to Pay $26 Million to Settle Wage Suit
McDonald’s Corp. agreed to pay $26 million to settle a long-running labor dispute over allegations that the fast-food giant underpaid some of its U.S. staff. Several McDonald’s workers sued the company in 2013 for a variety of labor violations, including using a timekeeping system that prevented workers from being paid overtime. The class-action suit included… Continue reading McDonald’s to Pay $26 Million to Settle Wage Suit
MetLife Sued for Gender Discrimination by Ex-Chief Administrative Officer
MetLife Inc was sued for gender discrimination on Wednesday by a female former senior vice president who said she was underpaid, called a “bitch” and told she had to “choose between being pretty and being smart” while working at the insurance company. Mona Moazzaz, who served as chief administrative officer in MetLife’s global technology and… Continue reading MetLife Sued for Gender Discrimination by Ex-Chief Administrative Officer
Google’s Parent Company Investigates Sexual Misconduct Accusations
Alphabet’s board of directors is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate relationships by current and former executives as part of its legal defense against shareholder lawsuits over its handling of the matters, according to documents viewed by The New York Times. The internet giant’s board formed a Special Litigation Committee of independent directors this… Continue reading Google’s Parent Company Investigates Sexual Misconduct Accusations
McDonald’s CEO Had to Go in Era of Zero Tolerance Policy
McDonald’s Corp. has been working hard to fend off accusations it overlooks workplace harassment and abuse. So when it came to light that its chief executive officer was in a relationship with a colleague, the board had little room to maneuver: Steve Easterbrook had to go. The world’s biggest restaurant chain announced Sunday it replaced… Continue reading McDonald’s CEO Had to Go in Era of Zero Tolerance Policy
Wall Street Learns the High Cost of Sexist Comments
The #MeToo movement recently reached dramatically into the world of high finance, as one prominent Wall Street figure learned after losing the management of at least $1 billion in assets over his disparaging remarks about women. Ken Fisher, whose slickly produced videos promoting his financial expertise still air regularly on American financial news networks, was… Continue reading Wall Street Learns the High Cost of Sexist Comments