Online financial news website Insider reports that in 2018, SpaceX paid $250,000 over a sexual harassment claim by a flight attendant against CEO Elon Musk. The flight attendant who accused Musk did not speak directly with Insider. According to another source who...
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Activision Blizzard Tries to Limit Scope of Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
Activision Blizzard, the nation’s second leading gaming company, has been under intense public scrutiny for its troubled “frat boy” culture of sexual harassment and discrimination. The company’s shares have taken a hit as more information continues to come to light....
New Law Invalidates Forced Arbitration In Sexual Assault And Harassment Cases, Giving Survivors A Voice In Court
Arbitration clauses are commonplace in employment contracts. They typically provide that any and all employment-related disputes must be resolved through binding arbitration, which is often confidential and lacks the transparency and accountability of the court...
AMG Represents Two Women Who Have Accused New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of Sexual Harassment
Attorney Gloria Allred of Allred Maroko & Goldberg represents two of the eleven women who have accused New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, and/or inappropriate physical touchings, and retaliation. Cuomo announced his resignation on August 10 after...
Can Activision Blizzard Reverse its Culture of Harassment and Inequality?
On July 20th, California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard alleging years of misconduct. The popular gaming company behind World of Warcraft and Candy Crush faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment,...
Both Microsoft and its Founder Have a Poor History of Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Female Microsoft employees have reported numerous instances of sexual misconduct over the past few decades. Recently, allegations of improper workplace misconduct have surfaced against its co-founder Bill Gates, known globally as the billionaire philanthropist and...
Did LSU Cover Up Student-Athlete Misconduct?
Seven female students filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Louisiana State University (LSU) for covering up numerous instances of alleged sexual harassment, discrimination and assault. Defendants in the lawsuit include University leadership, athletic...
Investment management firm PIMCO faces accusations of sexual discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
Female employees at Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) are seeking justice for what they describe as a “fraternity culture” favoring white men. Women involved in the lawsuit filed last November allege that they suffered harassment and discrimination due to...
Allred, Maroko & Goldberg win $3.2 million settlement for female firefighter who suffered sexual harassment and retaliation
Former Boston firefighter Nathalie Fontanez obtained a $3.2 million settlement against the City of Boston for suffering gender discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at the Boston Fire Department after she reported a workplace sexual assault. Ms. Fontanez’s legal...
Has The #MeToo Movement Had Any Impact On The Tech Workplace?
While the #MeToo movement has seemingly permeated all parts of society, a recent study shows that not all industries have equally benefitted from its message. This year, Women Who Tech surveyed more than 1,000 Employees, founders, and investors to explore whether they...