Sentences with phrase «over sexual harassment»

Another large technology company had to fire 20 of their employees over sexual harassment claims.

The church secretary who was fired from her position after complaining over sexual harassment from a pastor.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand stepped out of the Democratic mainstream when she said former President Bill Clinton should have, in hindsight, resigned over sexual harassment allegations, sparking questions about the direction of New York's junior senator and the party.

That has not satisfied some activists and protesters who feel that the governor should be more outspoken, particularly considering the national reckoning over sexual harassment in the workplace — something Mr. Cuomo has promised will be a major part of his 2018 agenda.

Gillibrand defends her early call for former Sen. Al Franken, a friend, to resign over sexual harassment allegations.

He joins a growing list of male investors and tech executives who recently lost their jobs or faced public shaming over sexual harassment scandals as more women come forward to report incidents — a trend experts say is reshaping how Silicon Valley deals with allegations of inappropriate behavior.

Lord Rennard has threatened to take legal action after being suspended for refusing to apologise over sexual harassment allegations.

A report in May 2013 from the ethics committee found that Speaker Silver helped shield disgraced Assemblyman Vito Lopez from public scrutiny over sexual harassment charges made by his staff.

At a rally to support Moore's Democratic opponent, Doug Jones, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker called on Trump to resign from office over sexual harassment allegations made by several women against him, citing Sen. Al Franken's decision to do just that.

Mr Williamson, 41, who was made Defence Secretary following the resignation of Sir Michael Fallon over sexual harassment claims, insisted the relationship had not gone beyond kissing «a couple of times».

At last night's 75th Annual Golden Globes Awards, late - night host Seth Meyers presided over a predictable catharsis of outrage over sexual harassment (we'll hear more on that on Oscar night) but — to my mind — there was a surprise in the emergence of a front - runner for the Oscars, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

Bill O'Reilly will get a payout of up to $ 25 million following his ouster from Fox News over sexual harassment allegations, a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday.

Lawmakers are facing mounting pressure to end Capitol Hill's culture of secrecy over sexual harassment as they return from a holiday break, with members of both parties calling for Congress to overhaul its handling of misconduct claims and to unmask lawmakers who have paid settlements using taxpayer money.

The paper found that O'Reilly and Fox had reached settlements with five women over sexual harassment and verbal abuse claims that totaled $ 13 million.

Salma Hayek says women in Hollywood should have become angrier sooner over the sexual harassment that goes on in the film industry.

As the criminal investigation is underway, the company continues its internal investigation over sexual harassment and is in the middle of a lawsuit over intellectual property with Google's self - driving company Waymo.

Pishevar hired Mark Fabiani, a crisis management expert who also represents the Los Angeles Chargers football team and Bill O'Reilly, the former Fox News host ousted over sexual harassment allegations.

Finally, I find myself wondering how female voters feel about Rump rushing to the defense of his good friend Roger Ailes over sexual harassment charges.

But unlike Lopez, Gabryszak was accused of misbehavior amid heightened awareness over sexual harassment in Albany.

With its biggest star — Bill O'Reilly — departing in another blowup over sexual harassment, Fox News faces some big challenges.

Fox News» parent company, 21st Century Fox, will investigate the news network over the sexual harassment claims against Bill O'Reilly, a lawyer said.

Matt Lauer has broken his five - month silence after being canned by NBC over sexual harassment allegations, conceding he «acted inappropriately» — but denying ever forcing himself on anyone.

Morgan Stanley officials briefed on the process say that amid a national outcry over sexual harassment, the bank had little choice but to fire former Rep. Harold Ford Jr. after it learned of an allegation against him, even though the charge was never corroborated.

And he hopes the cultural reckoning of the last several months over the sexual harassment of women will lead, finally, to greater rights for victims of childhood sexual abuse.

Cuomo said Senate Democrats have a representative on a «working group» of staffers who have been part of the negotiations over a sexual harassment measure.

It has created a wave of awareness and brave confrontations over sexual harassment and assault, taking down powerful men in the process.

State University of New York officials have revoked an honorary award given to television host Charlie Rose over sexual harassment allegations.

Former Lib Dem chief executive's legal adviser warns that dispute over sexual harassment allegations could end up in court

Kellner's chief of staff Anthony Morenzi, who spent nearly 30 years working in the state Assembly, and director of communications Brice Peyre were both terminated as part of a second round of sanctions leveled at Kellner by Speaker Sheldon Silver over sexual harassment accusations.

The dispute in the Liberal Democrats over sexual harassment allegations surrounding Lord Rennard, the party's former chief executive, is in danger of spinning out of control

Amid all of this is the potential for a major shakeup at Fox News, where Chairman Roger Ailes may soon depart over a sexual harassment scandal.

An MP suspended from the Labour Party over sexual harassment claims has questioned the «integrity of the process».

Former City Councilman Allan Jennings — who was censured by the Council over sexual harassment allegations and defeated for re-election — has also filed to run for the seat.

Overshadowed by all the internal drama and debate this legislative session over sexual harassment in the Maryland State House — and how to police it — was broader legislation...

This week Lord Rennard escaped punishment over the sexual harassment claims, despite the party's inquiry finding the evidence against him was «credible».

While he has repeatedly settled out of court over sexual harassment, and in his statement that he «regret [s] what happened,» he's also planning to sue the New York Times over the article.

In the wake of Jeffrey Tambor's firing from Transparent over sexual harassment allegations, his once - and - possibly - future Arrested Development co-star David Cross has spoken up in support of the actor.

Statement earrings added much - needed sparkle to the pared - down dresses, worn in protest over sexual harassment in Hollywood.

On the latest Tic Podcast Kal and Anchorman with guest Lord Addict & Rand Al Thor, discuss the rumor of games that will launch with OG Xbox back compat, Neogaf falling apart over sexual harassment allegations & a possible rebirth of Soul Reaver.

Plus: Armory director Benjamin Genocchio is replaced over sexual harassment reports Washington National Gallery of Art director Rusty Powell is to resign Stolen Matisse bronze is recovered by Art Loss Register and Nelson - Atkins adds 800 photographs to collection

One of Amazon's best - known shows from Mozart's era, Transparent, has both lost its original prominence and is shifting focus after the departure of its lead actor over sexual harassment allegations.

With concerns over sexual harassment claims in the workplace increasing, it can be challenging for others when males or females dress in such a way that provokes attention.

One of the most pronounced reactions, though, came when Meyers did a joke about Harvey Weinstein, the longtime film producer who sparked the reckoning over sexual harassment after The New York Times and The New Yorker revealed three decades of allegations against him.

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 New York state legislature now has 11 unfilled seats, after one Assemblyman resigned over a sexual harassment scandal and another was expelled after being convicted of a felony.

The state's Joint Commission on Public Ethics, or JCOPE, is believed to be discussing whether to investigate Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez and possibly the Assembly Speaker, over a sexual harassment scandal.

Malloy received the loudest applause when he called for an honest reckoning over sexual harassment in the workplace, calling for change all the way from small towns to the White House.

According to Coquina's lawsuit, Rothstein sold investor stakes in what he said were settlements of potential lawsuits over sexual harassment or whistleblower claims.