Rising number of sexual harassment lawsuits signals change
The launch of movements like #MeToo and Times Up has brought sexual harassment to the forefront of the public conversation over the past few months. The impact is being seen in workplaces…
African American worker says Tesla is a ‘hotbed for racist behavior’ in lawsuit
An African-American employee sued Tesla for racial harassment, describing its California factory as a “hotbed for racist behavior.” The company, which was hit with a string of lawsuits last year, has been…
California lawmakers urged to take action on sexual harassment in government
California lawmakers are dealing with a growing sexual misconduct scandal that has led to questions about whether there are enough protections available for victims and whistleblowers. One of the driving forces behind…
Silicon Valley startup accused of encouraging sexual behavior in workplace
Silicon Valley has been rocked by one sexual harassment lawsuit after another this year, drawing attention to a pervasive problem that exists in far too many workplaces in the technology sector. In…
Postmates pays $8.75 million to settle worker misclassification lawsuit
California courts have been dealing with a growing number of worker misclassification cases that have resulted from the expansion of the gig economy. In one such lawsuit, a federal judge recently approved…
Venture capital firm co-founder resigns amid sexual harassment scandal
Silicon Valley has recently been hit by a series of complaints about inappropriate behavior in the workplace. Not long ago, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick stepped down amid allegations of sexual harassment within…
Oakland attorney wins $2 million in whistleblower lawsuit against city
A former deputy city attorney won a wrongful termination and whistleblower lawsuit against the city of Oakland. The Oakland Superior Court jury awarded Joanna Hoeper over $2 million for lost earnings and…
Naked photo sent on LinkedIn thrusts online sexual harassment into spotlight
Sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful. But what happens when the alleged harassment takes place outside the office, online over a social media platform? A Los Angeles court is going to…
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