Sentences with phrase «included claims of sexual harassment»

The company has suffered through a series of mishaps and scandals that included claims of sexual harassment, multiple lawsuits, and serious fights with regulators.

The Lopez scandal, which includes claims of sexual harassment made against him by two other women, is the subject of probes by the state's Joint Commission on Public Ethics and Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan who is acting as a special prosecutor.

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More than 56 % of American workers — about 60 million — are subject to mandatory arbitration clauses that cover all kinds of claims, including sexual harassment, according to the Economic Policy Institute's survey of nonunion private - sector employers.

So far, 215 claims of various inappropriate workplace incidents including sexual harassment have been investigated, as Business Insider previously reported.

Charney was never charged or convicted for the sexual harassment claims brought against him, which included allegations from American Apparel board members that he kept kept graphic photographs of him having sex with staff members on company computers.

Benchmark argues that it never would have granted Kalanick those three extra seats had it known about his «gross mismanagement and other misconduct at Uber» — which Benchmark claims included «pervasive gender discrimination and sexual harassment,» and the existence of confidential findings (a.k.a..

Uber investors at the end of June ousted CEO Travis Kalanick after months of controversy, including claims that sexual harassment and sexism within the company went unchecked by management.

We have absolutely no tolerance for any form of harassment, including sexual harassment and we promptly investigate all claims that are brought to our attention.»

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.

One of those major policies include changes to how the state handles sexual harassment claims.

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

Mayor de Blasio wouldn't go anywhere near his own charge that the Department of Education has a «hyper - complaint dynamic» that leads to an inflated number of complaints — including of sexual harassment — when asked about the claim on Friday.

The allegations against Stallone come after disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein was accused by a number of women of sexual harassment cases spanning a 30 - year period, and actor Kevin Spacey has faced claims of sexual misconduct from several males, including Richard Dreyfuss» son Harry and «Star Trek: Discovery's Anthony Rapp.

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In this situation, employers may want to consider asking employees for representations both that the employee has not asserted and has no knowledge of any such claims and that the agreement is therefore not a settlement of such claims, but still including an express release of sexual harassment and sexual abuse claims in the release provision of the agreement.

As part of her practice in employment and labor, civil rights, and directors and officers (D&O) liability, Tina has successfully represented many clients in claims brought under federal, state, and local laws governing fair - employment practices, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, negligent hiring, and defamation.

Ultimately, Ms. Doyle brought a claim against Zochem for wages in lieu of notice of termination; damages for sexual harassment under the Human Rights Code (Ontario); and moral damages for Zochem's treatment of her — which included the alleged failure to properly investigate her sexual harassment claim.

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Our firm represents workers who need a sexual harassment attorney or representation in a wide range of other employment claims throughout Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, including in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Riverside, Moreno Valley, San Bernardino, and Fontana.

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Chad represents employees in all manner of employee rights litigation including disability discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, sex discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, sexual harassment, medical leave violations, and failure to accommodate claims.

She represents employers in federal and state litigation matters, including class action and individual claims of wage and hour violations, sexual harassment, age, disability, race and sex discrimination, failure to accommodate, whistleblower and public policy wrongful discharge.

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In addition to defending against employees» claims of sexual harassment and all forms of discrimination, including gender, race, and sexual orientation, BHPK attorneys have also successfully represented employers in claims brought by their employees for wrongful termination, whistleblower claims, contract disputes, and issues arising out of alleged violations of The Family and Medical Leave Act.

Over many decades, the attorneys who comprise Ropes & Gray's Sexual Misconduct & Workplace Harassment practice have successfully represented many academic and cultural institutions, healthcare and social service providers, and religious organizations in sensitive situations, including claims of sexual abuse in numerous high - profile maSexual Misconduct & Workplace Harassment practice have successfully represented many academic and cultural institutions, healthcare and social service providers, and religious organizations in sensitive situations, including claims of sexual abuse in numerous high - profile masexual abuse in numerous high - profile matters.

Among other things, effective July 11, 2018, employment agreements and other contracts in New York may no longer include mandatory arbitration clauses for sexual harassment claims, and settlements of sexual harassment claims may not include non-disclosure provisions unless the complainant prefers to include such a provision.

Handles all facets of employer defense of individual and class action EEO litigation in federal and state court, including claims of race, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, and disability discrimination; the investigation and defense of sexual harassment claims; and the defense of unlawful retaliation claims based on the filing of an equal employment complaint.

She handles a wide range of matters, including those involving claims of discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, age, sex, disability, and sexual orientation; wage and hour violations; independent contractor misclassification; wrongful termination in violation of public policy; whistleblower and other retaliation claims; breach of contract; unfair competition; defamation; and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Speak for business clients in various matters common to corporate entities, including employment disputes, unemployment matters, claims of sexual harassment, and OSHA violations.