Category Archives: Sexual Harassment
Two Men File Sexual Harassment Claim Against Rep. Fabian Basabe
A former intern and legislative aide allege that they were sexually harassed by Florida representative Fabian Basabe, according to a recent news article. The pair have formally asked the EEOC to investigate allegations that Basabe made repeated lewd comments and unwanted sexual advancements. The Representative has called the allegations “ridiculous”. The EEOC will review… Read More »
Cadets File Sexual Harassment And Rape Allegations Against Merchant Marines
Several cadets from the merchant marine academy are alleging that they suffered numerous incidents of sexual harassment and at least one cadet alleges that she was forcibly raped while on the job. To understand this, you need to realize that cadets are the equivalent of interns and working aboard vessels is required for their… Read More »
Employee Files Gender Harassment Lawsuit Against Nursing Home
The former employee of a Jacksonville nursing home has filed a hostile work environment lawsuit against his former employer and three female coworkers who harassed him on a daily basis because he was gay. The conduct included calling him slurs and other demeaning commentary on his sexual orientation. The employee stated that after he… Read More »
Lawmakers Consider Banning NDAs In Sexual Harassment Suits
If you’ve ever been sexually harassed at work, then you know that holding an employer accountable for the conduct is not the simplest process in the world. But the odds aren’t against you in these lawsuits because the burden of proof is substantially lower than a criminal case. You only need to prove your… Read More »
Former Air Force Colonel Files Sexual Harassment Suit Against Female Boss
It’s important to understand that, under the law, all individuals are protected equally. That means if there is a law that’s enacted primarily for the protection of women, it also protects men in the same way. While it doesn’t happen often, female bosses are accused of sexual harassment. In this case, a former Air… Read More »
Justice Department Joins Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against County Commissioner
When the Department of Justice announces via their website that they have joined a civil case alleging sexual harassment against you, then you should know that you have serious problems. In this case, four female employees of Schuylkill County are accusing the commissioner of sexual harassment, coerced sexual encounters, and retaliation for rejecting sexual… Read More »
Space: The Next Frontier Of Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
Just because we have laws on the books, it doesn’t mean that we’ve solved the sexual harassment problem. In truth, most of our remedies involve punishing those who have lost control of their company, failed to implement the appropriate policies, and look the other way when their employees are harassed. This is largely why… Read More »
Tampa Councilman Steps Down Amid Sexual Harassment Claims
A Tampa councilman will step down as chairman after sexual harassment allegations against him were deemed credible by investigators. The councilman will retain his seat on the council but will abdicate his position as chair. A former aide made 19 allegations against the former chairman which did not include inappropriate sexual advances, but rather… Read More »
Lawsuit Accuses Harvard Professor Of Sexual Harassment
A lawsuit filed against a Harvard anthropology professor accuses the university of not acting on sexual harassment complaints filed by graduate students. The lawsuit now has three students who are accusing the professor of sexual harassment. The lawsuit has divided the University with celebrity professors like Henry Louis Gates coming out in support of… Read More »
Lawsuit Accuses Equinox Of Gender Discrimination, Sexual Harassment
A senior director of corporate accounts at a company called Equinox has filed a class-action lawsuit against the company alleging rampant gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and discrimination against working mothers. Although the employee has risen through the ranks to take over a major executive position, she alleges that throughout her 20 years with the… Read More »