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Since claims of sexual harassment in the workplace ignited the #MeToo movement last year, companies have been struggling to handle accusations against star employees.

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State lawmakers in New York and Washington recently passed measures restricting the use of so - called non-disclosure agreements for sexual harassment claims after the attorneys general of all 50 states urged legislative action in February to ensure that victims can bring lawsuits before judges rather than being forced into arbitration.

The company is removing language found in some of its employees» contracts that barred them from filing suit over workplace sexual harassment claims.

WEINSTEIN NDAs: The Weinstein Co, which failed in the wake of sexual harassment claims against co-founder Harvey Weinstein, filed for bankruptcy yesterday with plans to sell its entertainment assets.

The movie studio filed for bankruptcy in the wake of sexual harassment claims against co-founder Harvey Weinstein, and its assets went up for sale.

In an interview on fellow host Sean Hannity's radio show, O'Reilly said he was focusing his primary energies on legal efforts and investigations to clear his name, and referred to some claims of sexual harassment as a «kind of defamation.»

A ballooning sexual harassment scandal in Westminster claimed its first victim late Monday as Secretary of State for Defense Michael Fallon, saying his conduct had fallen below the high standards demanded of his position.

The New York Times has detailed claims of sexual harassment about several major figures in Hollywood and media since the former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson filed a lawsuit against Roger Ailes, the CEO of Fox News, last year.

On Friday, after years of rumored sexual - harassment claims and Thursday's watershed New York Times story in which five women — four of them named — came forward with allegations, the comedian Louis C.K. is responding.

In addition to sexual harassment, Perkins Coie investigated claims of unprofessional behavior, bullying, retaliation, physical security, wrongful termination, and other forms of harassment.

The blanket use of confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in contracts addressing sexual harassment claims has created a culture of secrecy, permitting perpetrators to muzzle their victims and to continue engaging in misconduct.

McGowan was one of the people named in the recent New York Times exposé about Weinstein's sexual harassment claims and is reported to have reached a settlement with the film producer.

The sexual harassment and defamation lawsuit claims that Weinstein sabotaged Judd's chance to land a role in the «Lord of the Rings» trilogy after she refused his advances at a breakfast meeting.

Uber also conducted an internal investigation in light of Fowler's accusations, in which it reviewed 215 claims of sexual harassment, discrimination and other complaints.

Company CEO Travis Kalanick's call on Sunday for an internal investigation into a sexual harassment claim by a female engineer is the latest in a litany of controversies that have dogged the largest of unicorns, one with a market value of nearly $ 70 billion and climbing.

Uber, for its part, has tapped Perkins Coie to aid former Attorney General Eric Holder's firm Covington and Burling in its efforts to look into individual claims of sexual harassment and workplace issues.

Claims of groping and sexual harassment occurring during a men - only charity dinner in London have been described as a «wake - up call» for churches that ill - treatment against women can occur anywhere.

Claims of groping and sexual harassment occurring during a men - only charity dinner in London have been... More

ROME: Former Italian football chief Carlo Tavecchio has denied claims of sexual harassment made by a former executive of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) that were published in Italian media on Tuesday.

The two former female legislative aides at the heart of a sexual harassment scandal in the Assembly settled their legal claims against the disgraced former Assemblyman Vito Lopez and the recently deposed speaker, Sheldon Silver.

Despite the torrent of attention being paid to sexual harassment and discrimination, the legal system in place to respond to related claims has not changed.

Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance's office is hitting back at an explosive New York Magazine report claiming that it failed to prosecute Harvey Weinstein in 2015 for alleged sexual harassment because of the indie mogul's political connections.

A former aide to Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonTrump Jr. met with Gulf adviser who offered help to win election: report Voters Dems need aren't impressed by anti-waterboarding showboating After year of investigation, Trump can rightly claim some vindication MORE criticized Sen. Kirsten GillibrandKirsten Elizabeth GillibrandOvernight Health Care — Sponsored by PCMA — Trump hits federally funded clinics with new abortion restrictions Dem senators ask drug companies to list prices in ads Gillibrand to publish children's book about suffragists MORE on Thursday after the New York Democrat became the first of many senators to join a successful push to force the resignation of Sen. Al FrankenAlan (Al) Stuart Franken100 days after House passage, Gillibrand calls on Senate to act on sexual harassment reform Eric Schneiderman and #MeToo pose challenges for both parties Senate confirms Trump judicial pick over objections of home - state senator MORE (D - Minn.).

ITV News has been handed a leaked copy of Labour's new complaints procedure in the wake of sexual harassment claims at Westminster.

In his State of the State speech this month, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo called for banning the use of taxpayer money to settle sexual - harassment claims involving all government entities and some private companies and to require public disclosure of the settlements.

Last week, state Sen. Jeff Klein (D - Bronx), leader of the Independent Democratic Conference that shares power with Republicans in the State Senate, confirmed that the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics is investigating a sexual harassment claim against him.

Avella's own office was the subject of sexual harassment and discrimination claims with expense records that indicate the state Senate paid a Manhattan law firm $ 22,444 in taxpayer funds earlier this year to investigate allegations of harassment made by a female member of Avella's district office staff.

A uniform policy on sexual harassment for all state and local governments, as well as contract labor and freelancers, but prohibits mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment claims in private businesses.

Democratic Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, who engaged in a major funding limitation debate during the fiscal 2017 appropriations season when he proposed an amendment to bar discrimination against certain federal contractors, said he hadn't thought of using a funding limitation to bar payouts for claims stemming from sexual harassment by members of Congress.

The proposal limits confidentiality clauses in sexual harassment claims unless it is the preference of the plaintiff.

ALBANY — The two former legislative aides at the heart of a sexual harassment scandal in the New York State Assembly settled their legal claims on Thursday against the disgraced former Assemblyman Vito J. Lopez and the recently deposed speaker, Sheldon Silver.

A lawsuit that claims the Cuomo administration ignored a DMV employee's sexual harassment allegations against ex-ESDC official Sam Hoyt comes as gender politics and allegations of sexual misconduct are roiling the nation, and the governor, who is viewed as a possible presidential contender in 2020, has appointed more women to top positions.

Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, running in a key state Senate special election, is under fire for her handling of sexual harassment claims made by women who worked for the Senate while she was counsel to the Democratic conference.

He was also involved in a scandal in which he is accused of covering up sexual harassment claims against Assemblyman Vito Lopez made by an office staffer.

A retired engineer has Silver on Monday, accusing him of using $ 103,000 in taxpayer money to protect his own political interests by secretly settling sexual harassment claims involving Lopez.

The denial by Assemblyman Vito Lopez came as reports emerged Monday that New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in June authorized the payment of more than $ 100,000 to settle a separate sexual - harassment claim against the lawmaker.

Andrew Cuomo made a potentially important semantic argument in defense of embattled Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's handling of a sexual harassment claim against a Democratic assemblyman that resulted in a six - figure taxpayer payment.

This legislation would: create a uniform policy for all branches of state and local government and establish a dedicated unit to receive and investigate sexual harassment claims, ensure individual liability to promote greater accountability, prohibit confidentiality agreements unless the victim requests that his or her identity be kept private, and put in place necessary safeguards to allow government to recoup monies to rightly protect hardworking taxpayers from being on the hook for individual acts of sexual harassment.

Rep. Blake Farenthold, R - Texas, resigned earlier in April amid an Ethics Committee investigation into claims of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment within his congressional office.

In the Notice of Claim, the attorney for the woman, identified as Jane Doe, said the county, among other things, was aware of prior incidents of sexual harassment and / or abuse of employees by Al Dirschberger and allowed the conduct to continue.

The practice of using taxpayer dollars to settle sexual harassment claims lodged against public officials was upheld in 2008 after a taxpayer filed suit in State Supreme Court to challenge a $ 500,000 settlement paid to woman who accused Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's then - counsel, Michael Boxley, of rape.

The bill was introduced in February by Senate Democrats in the wake of sexual harassment claims that have been shaking individuals and companies nationwide, and the passing of the legislation comes as U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty is under fire for her handling of domestic violence allegations against Tony Baker, her former chief of staff.

The legislation was introduced by Senate Democrats in the wake of sexual harassment claims that toppled individuals and companies across the country.

Dixon said she was motivated to submit the letter in light of the forced resignation of Erie County Social Services Commissioner Al Dirschberger, the growing #MeToo movement sparked by Hollywood sexual harassment claims, and the proposals introduced by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to combat workplace harassment.

These includes a proposal for legislation preventing the use of public money in settling sexual harassment claims, removal of forced arbitration provisions from employee contracts and a requirement that companies doing business with the state disclose the number of sexual harassment adjudications and nondisclosure agreements they've carried out.

The package would also impact the private sector, with one bill seeking to codify in law that sexual harassment is an unlawful and discriminatory practice and ensure that employees of small businesses can bring claims against their employers.

Legislator Dixon also has requested the County Attorney release detailed year - by - year information on the amount of taxpayer dollars spent in the last five years to settle harassment claims, sexual or otherwise, against the county or its employees.

Elizabeth Crothers, who accused Silver's legislative counsel in 2001 of raping her, and Chloe Rivera, who claimed Silver didn't take sexual harassment claims seriously enough, spoke to the News Tuesday about Silver's conviction on seven federal corruption charges.

Currently, employers who settle sexual harassment claims generally include an NDA in the settlement, prohibiting the accused from disclosing the terms of the agreement.