Sexual Harassment Policy for New Jersey Lawmakers Upgraded
The sexual harassment policy designed for lawmakers in New Jersey will be upgraded. It was announced on Wednesday that the policy which was created in 2009 will be revised. Due to a nationwide analysis that determined that New Jersey is one of 17 states with the weakest sexual harassment policy for legislators, changes will be […]
» Read More...September 20, 2018
Pixar Co-Founder Leaves Disney After Complaints
John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Pixar Animation Studios, is leaving the company after sexual harassment complaints about his behavior. Lasseter, who started working at Disneyland as a teenager and began his animation career there, was known for his lengthy bear hugs to anyone who crossed his path. He was also accused of making comments […]
» Read More...August 16, 2018
Sexual Harassment in the Science Field
The National Academies of Sciences (NAS) released a report that describes how sexual harassment in the science field puts women at risk, diminishes their career prospects, and deters them from entering or remaining in the field. While progress towards closing the gender gap in science, engineering, and medicine is underway, consistent sexual harassment in these […]
» Read More...August 7, 2018
Implicit Bias Training
The repercussions from a recent arrest of two African-American men standing outside of a Philadelphia Starbucks includes the emergence of implicit bias training to company policies. The two men were waiting for a business meeting, and one was told that he could not use the restroom unless he made a purchase. Police officers soon arrived, […]
» Read More...July 17, 2018
Sexual Harassment at Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival is the most well-known and prestigious film festival in the world, attracting thousands of industry executives, actors, and journalists. Held each year in the French Riviera, it draws in celebrities, members of the film industry, and others. Although it is an industry-sanctioned event, cases of sexual harassment and abuse at Cannes […]
» Read More...July 11, 2018
Approval of Pension-Forfeiture Bill
The #MeToo movement has raised public awareness on sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. The #MeToo movement has also forced members of Congress and high-profile figures in the media and entertainment industries, such as film producer Harvey Weinstein, to lose their jobs. The Assembly State and Local Government Committee recently approved bill S3766 earlier […]
» Read More...July 3, 2018
U.S. Labor Department Denies Lawmakers’ Requests for Data on Sexual Harassment
Considering events highlighting sexual harassment in the workplace, several senators requested that the United State Department of Labor begin to collect data on how much sexual harassment claims are costing employers in the U.S. The Department responded that it could not undertake this type of data collection since it would be too complex and costly. […]
» Read More...June 26, 2018
Bill Approved Banning Non-Disclosure Agreements from Work Contracts
The New Jersey State Senate voted unanimously on a bill designed to prohibit non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) from work contracts. On Thursday, the official bill, S121, was approved by a 34-0 vote. The proposed legislation states that NDAs used by employers in employment contracts would be prohibited. This includes settlement agreements that stem from legal claims […]
» Read More...June 8, 2018
New Law Aims to Stop Sexual Misconduct in Schools
Schools today are not the haven we would like them to be. Not only is there gun violence, but sexual abuse is happening in schools throughout the country. Many believe we need to do more to protect children from being preyed upon in schools. If a contracted employee in a New Jersey school has been […]
» Read More...June 7, 2018
State Legislatures Have No Public Records of Sexual Harassment
It seems like every day there is news of another state lawmaker forced to resign from office because of sexual harassment accusations. While sexual harassment remains one of the most crucial topics today, it appears most states do not keep records of sexual harassment claims made against public officials and employees. When the Associated Press […]
» Read More...May 24, 2018
