Sexual Harassment National News & Articles
The following is the latest national news related to sexual harassment and discrimination legal issues. For local, regional news, please visit our state resources.
Beijing Defines Sexual Harassment for First Time
May 22, 2009
Recently, lawmakers in Beijing, China came together to define and outlaw five different kinds of sexual harassment, including: language, letters, images, electronic information and physical conduct. The legislation currently protects women against men...
Former Manager of Justin Timberlake’s Restaurant Files Sexual Harassment Charge
May 15, 2009
Alison McDaniel, the former manager of one of pop star Justin Timberlake’s many restaurants, recently filed a lawsuit against two of her co-workers for sexual harassment. According to her claim...
Fish Studies Show that Sexual Harassment Breaks Down Bonds between Females
April 24, 2009
A recent scientific study was published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society, which uncovers the effect that sexual harassment has on female fish...
Ohio Mayor being Accused of Sexual Harassment
April 17, 2009
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission just finished investigating the case of Tom Wagner, the mayor of Streetsboro, Ohio. According to several sources, he has been accused of several counts of sexual harassment...
Cracker Barrel Recently Sued for Sexual Harassment
Friday April 10, 2009
Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, which are based in Lebanon, Tennessee and have nearly 600 locations throughout the Southern and Midwestern states must pay $225,000 to settle a sexual harassment suit brought by several of its female employees.
Sexual Harassment Claim Filed Against Star Tribune Newspaper
April 6, 2009The Star Tribune newspapers are currently being sued by several female employees for sexual harassment. The plaintiffs are two named women...
