Tag: sexual harassment

CBS Chief Executive Les Moonves Steps Down After Sexual Harassment Claims

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Leslie Moonves, the longtime chief executive of the CBS Corporation, stepped down on Sunday night from the company he led for 15 years. His fall from Hollywood’s highest echelon was all but sealed after the publication earlier in the day of new sexual harassment allegations against him. The CBS board announced his departure, effective immediately.… Continue reading CBS Chief Executive Les Moonves Steps Down After Sexual Harassment Claims

More Than One-Third of US Workers Feel They’ve Experienced Harassment in the Workplace

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A study recently released by Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, revealed that more than one-third (35%) of employees feel they’ve experienced workplace harassment, 50% of whom said it was on account of their gender or sex. These findings are according to the 2018 Hiscox Workplace Harassment Study™, which surveyed 500 US adults employed full-time. “As… Continue reading More Than One-Third of US Workers Feel They’ve Experienced Harassment in the Workplace

New U.S. Sexual Misconduct Rules Bolster Rights of Accused and Protect Colleges

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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is preparing new policies on campus sexual misconduct that would bolster the rights of students accused of assault, harassment or rape, reduce liability for institutions of higher education and encourage schools to provide more support for victims. The proposed rules, obtained by The New York Times, narrow the definition of sexual… Continue reading New U.S. Sexual Misconduct Rules Bolster Rights of Accused and Protect Colleges

CBS Hit With Shareholder Suit Over Leslie Moonves Sexual Harassment Allegations

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Allegations of sexual misconduct against CBS chairman Leslie Moonves have now hit a courtroom as one CBS shareholder on Monday filed a putative class action against the company. Gene Samit, represented by the firm of Pomerantz LLC, is suing in New York federal court with the contention that CBS promulgated its ethical standards in proxy… Continue reading CBS Hit With Shareholder Suit Over Leslie Moonves Sexual Harassment Allegations

NFL TV, ESPN Suspend Five Ex-Players Over Harassment Claims

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The NFL Network, ESPN and Bill Simmons’ The Ringer have suspended five on-air commentators and a senior executive after allegations of sexual harassment by a former co-worker. The former football players, including Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk, Heath Evans and Ike Taylor, allegedly groped and made sexually explicit comments to Jami Cantor when… Continue reading NFL TV, ESPN Suspend Five Ex-Players Over Harassment Claims