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The #MeToo Movement and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Have you ever been sexually harassed? After the bombshell news story about Harvey Weinstein, the hashtag #MeToo has shown that the problem is widespread. The hashtag gained traction after actress Alyssa Milano tweeted to her followers, asking them to write “me too” on Twitter...
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Fox News Eric Bolling is Out Following Sexual Harassment Claims
Eric Bolling, host of “Fox News Specialists,” has been fired after allegations of sexual harassment. He was suspended on August 5, but his departure from the network was announced on September 8. 21 Century Fox has been the subject of a series of sexual harassment accusation...
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How Do I Report Sexual Harassment at Work?
Even one incident involving sexual harassment on the job is one too many. However, in some cases, employees are sexually harassed for months or even years before the truth comes to light. This can happen because people are reluctant or do not know how to report sexual haras...
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Are Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in Silicon Valley Worse Than Ever?
In the past couple of months, we have posted blogs on discrimination in the tech industry and sexual harassment in Silicon Valley. As horrifying as some of the incidents we have reported on have been, they may only be the tip of the iceberg according to a recent report in The...
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Can I File a Workplace Sexual Harassment Claim Anonymously?
Last month, an anonymous email containing sexual harassment claims against Hadrian Belove, the executive director of Cinefamily, was circulated throughout the Hollywood community. The email led to Belove’s resignation. The allegations in the email included claims made in a 2014 s...
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Could a New Law Stop Sexual Harassment in Silicon Valley?
As more and more news regarding discrimination and sexual harassment in Silicon Valley surfaces, it has become clear that the problem is widespread and complex. Recently, a California lawmaker put her foot down and said enough is enough. Earlier this month, State Senator Hanna...
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Ex-Professional Baseball Player Lenny Dykstra Guilty of Sexual Harassment?
During the ‘90s, Lenny Dykstra was the leader of a Philadelphia Phillies baseball team that made it to the World Series. Dykstra has since retired from baseball. However, he made headlines earlier this month when Caroline Heldman accused Fox News host Eric Bolling of s...
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What Should I Do If My Co-Worker Sends Me Lewd Texts?
Per CNNMoney, Fox News host Eric Bolling has been suspended pending an investigation of allegations that he sent unsolicited lewd texts to co-workers. Bolling's suspension came following a HuffPost article that claims over a dozen sources have confirmed that the host of the...
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Do Non-Disparagement Agreements Encourage Sexual Harassment?
Are non-disparagement agreements helping protect abusers from facing punishment for sexually harassing their co-workers? It’s a question that was raised in a CNBC report last month involving a sexual harassment lawsuit against AngelList, a business that assists tech companies...
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Can I Lose My Job for Reporting Sexual Harassment?
The New York Times recently published an article that discusses why women at Fox News may have been afraid to report their bosses for sexual harassment. Fox News, and specifically long-time anchor Bill O’Reilly, are in the middle of a major sexual harassment scandal. Bill O’Re...
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