In a move to empower victims of sexual harassment, Vermont law takes aim at common legal practice
Vermont is the first state to outlaw "do not darken my door" clauses, which bar employees who settle discrimination cases from ever working for their employer again.
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Pervasive sexual harassment takes a toll on women in the sciences
Sexual harassment is pervasive in science, engineering and medicine, particularly when it comes to academia, according to a new landmark report. Studies show that between 20 and 50 percent of female students in those fields experienced harassment, often from faculty…
Morgan Freeman apologizes amid accusations of sexual harassment
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman apologized on Thursday to anyone who may have felt "uncomfortable or disrespected" by his behavior, after CNN reported that multiple women have accused the A-list actor of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior on movie sets and…
Senate approves bill that would change how sexual harassment is handled in Congress
The bill eliminates mandatory waiting periods for handling claims and requires lawmakers to repay the Treasury for harassment settlements. It now goes to the House.
Under the emerging deal, lawmakers "will have personal liability" for harassment claims against them.
Energized by the #MeToo movement, two national advocacy groups are teaming up to lodge sexual harassment complaints against McDonald's on behalf of 10 women who have worked at the fast food restaurant in nine cities. According to their complaints, when…
Since the #MeToo movement began, seven members of Congress have resigned or retired following sexual harassment allegations. While there is near-universal agreement that the system on Capitol Hill is deeply flawed, Congress has not addressed its own rules for dealing…
NBC News' internal investigation following Matt Lauer's firing says it doesn't believe there is a culture of sexual harassment at the division.
WASHINGTON — A Pennsylvania congressman who used taxpayer money to settle a former aide’s sexual harassment charges abruptly resigned from Congress on Friday. Four-term Republican Rep. Patrick Meehan had already decided to not seek re-election this fall. In a resignation…
