Sentences with phrase «action against harassment»

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Last month, WestJet Airlines filed an appeal after the Supreme Court of British Columbia refused to throw out a proposed class - action lawsuit accusing the company of fostering a corporate culture that tolerates harassment against female employees.

US television news giant NBC came under growing pressure Friday to take tougher action against sexual harassment after another former star was accused of inappropriate conduct by former colleagues.

Councillors in the city agreed on Wednesday to «take all necessary actions within its powers» to stop what it said was the harassment by protesters against women using the clinics.

A class action suit for sexual harassment has been filed against the Royal Canadian Mounted Police...

See ACCC Media Release, «ACCC takes court action against the CFMEU alleging secondary boycott and undue harassment or coercion» (20 November 2014) See also Michael Janda, «ACCC launches court action against CFMEU for Boral secondary boycott» (ABC News, 20 November 2014)

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The pro-charter-school group Families for Excellent Schools said even more needs to be done to comply with state and federal bullying laws, which is why the organization is a plaintiff in a class - action lawsuit against DOE, filed in April 2016, along with 23 parents whose children have experienced bullying and harassment in city schools.

During that time, JCOPE's significant enforcement actions against legislators have been limited to a fine against former assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak for sexual harassment that was issued two years after he resigned and a critical examination of former assemblyman Vito Lopez's own sexual harassment violations that was released nine months after he was censured by the Assembly.

The former Lib Dem chief executive Lord Rennard is considering taking civil action against the party after being suspended and facing another inquiry after refusing to apologise over sexual harassment claims.

The Cain campaign is considering legal action against POLITICO, which broke the sexual harassment story.

Former Liberal Democrat chief executive Lord Rennard has threatened to take legal action against the party after being suspended following his refusal to apologise over sexual harassment allegations.

Speaking to the Guardian, Smith said women who made sexual harassment complaints told the party hierarchy more than once they would go public if no disciplinary action was taken against Rennard.

Transgender individuals in New York State will soon have new protections against discrimination and harassment as the result of a new executive action taken by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

While the committee said there was insufficient evidence to conclude that the relationship at any point constituted «quid pro quo sexual harassment,» it unanimously agreed Wozniak's subsequent actions and those of her attorney amounted to retaliation against Farah (who was not named in the report).

Liberal Democrat women who accused Lord Rennard of sexual harassment have criticised their party for not taking disciplinary action against the former chief executive and allowing him to return to his job of helping to write Nick Clegg's 2015 election manifesto.

In September, JCOPE acknowledged it was probing Assembly officials» actions after sexual harassment allegations against Assemblyman Vito Lopez were substantiated by that chamber's Ethics Committee.

Many academics are upset that Berkeley didn't take stronger disciplinary actions against Marcy after the investigation concluded that he had violated sexual harassment policies.

Today's pure black look is extra special because I've partnered with eBay to support a cause I genuinely care about: TIME»S UP, an organization taking action against sexual harassment and inequality in the workplace.

She was one of many stars to don black to show solidarity with the Time's Up movement, which raises awareness of sexual assault, harassment and inequality in the workplace and helps sexual assault survivors take legal action against their abusers.

Rochelle wore black in support of the Time's Up movement, which raises awareness of sexual assault, harassment and inequality in the workplace and helps sexual assault survivors take legal action against their abusers.

They joined a host of other red carpet attendees who donned black for the cause, which raises awareness of sexual assault, harassment and inequality in the workplace and helps sexual assault survivors take legal action against their abusers.

I guess in the actual class action suit — and before I get too far ahead of myself, North Country ostensibly deals with the first class action sexual harassment lawsuit brought against a major Union company — a few of the women actually testified against the whistleblower.

Karen joined a host of female actresses on the carpet wearing black in support of the Time's Up movement, which raises awareness of sexual assault, harassment and inequality in the workplace and helps sexual assault survivors take legal action against their abusers.

Then there's the obvious fact that unpaid collection balances could lead to creditor harassment, or even legal action against you.

Now they're pursuing legal action against 100 anonymous Steam users, calling them a «hate and harassment group» in recent court filings.

The Cooper Union requires Personnel to report to The Cooper Union good - faith concerns about behavior that appears to violate this Code, and under this Code a «Whistleblower» is the individual reporting such activity.The Cooper Union strictly prohibits any harassment, retaliation, or adverse employment consequences against any Whistleblower who, in good faith, reports a violation or suspected violation of this Code, and any person who retaliates against a Whistleblower is subject to appropriate disciplinary and corrective action, up to and including termination of employment in the case of an employee.

The Cooper Union requires Personnel to report to The Cooper Union good - faith concerns about behavior that appears to violate this Code, and under this Code a «Whistleblower» is the individual reporting such activity.The Cooper Union strictly prohibits any harassment, retaliation, or adverse employment consequences against any Whistleblower who, in good faith, reports a violation or suspected violation of this Code, and any person who retaliates against a Whistleblower is subject to appropriate disciplinary and corrective action, up to and including termination of employment in the case of an employee.

We also call for an end to McCarthy - like threats of criminal prosecution against our colleagues based on innuendo and guilt by association, the harassment of scientists by politicians seeking distractions to avoid taking action, and the outright lies being spread about them.

We call for an end to McCarthy - like threats of criminal prosecution against our colleagues based on innuendo and guilt by association, the harassment of scientists by politicians seeking distractions to avoid taking action, and the outright lies being spread about them.

Further, «We also call for an end to McCarthy - like threats of criminal prosecution against our colleagues based on innuendo and guilt by association, the harassment of scientists by politicians seeking distractions to avoid taking action, and the outright lies being spread about them.»

«The whole office knew about my book but they took action against me about it only after I had complained of sexual harassment,» she said.

He acknowledges that many would say it does not make sense to call the actions of one avatar against another «rape» — harassment or stalking, maybe, but not rape.

Of equal or perhaps more importance, I also believe that there is societal work to be done to sensitize people to the continued existence of workplace sexual harassment and the need to report, investigate and take decisive action against offenders to ensure it stops immediately.

Although details of the specific allegations will not be released until later in their statement of claim, the notice of action indicates that our nation's armed force may soon be held to account for not preventing crimes, such as sexual assault and harassment, against its military members by their own comrades.

Advised employment practices liability insurer concerning application of prior notice and other coverage defenses against Equal Employment Opportunity Commission demand that insured contribute to multimillion dollar relief fund to avoid threatened class action on behalf of alleged victims of widespread sexual harassment, in Massachusetts.

Because of Bill 168, the OHSA now requires employers to treat the risk of violence and harassment against workers like other workplace hazards, which must be foreseen and minimized, and which must be governed by incident action plans.

When an employee complains about discrimination or harassment, any adverse action against the complaining employee can constitute retaliation.

He litigates in multiple areas of employment law and defends against individual and class action lawsuits alleging violations of wage and hour laws, discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, breach of contract, labor code section 132a claims, and other related matters.

Victims of harassment are often able to file a lawsuit against their employer to recover compensation for the financial and emotional harm caused by their employer's actions.

Federal laws protect employees against wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and other illegal actions taken by employers.

Among several different actions launched over the years, Mrs Hayes issued a bankruptcy petition against Mr Hayes, while Mr Hayes has litigated against Mrs Hayes and her new partner, claiming damages for harassment, that they had maintained «an unrelenting campaign» against him and his current wife.

The warning notice published by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) on Monday threatens disciplinary action against lawyers who recommend non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment cases.

Consider legal action If you think someone's behavior affects you so much and that it constitutes unlawful harassment under civil laws, then pursue a case against the harasser.

No retaliatory action will be taken against any individual who in good faith assists or participates in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing relating to a harassment or discrimination complaint.