Recently, an application will soon include sexual harassment reporting. In March 2019, Vault Platform intends to launch its application using blockchain technology, which will allow those experiencing sexual harassment to report it. While billed as a sexual harassment application, an injured party can also report incidents of bullying and discrimination....
In an already racially-charged landscape, the National Football League (NFL) has been no stranger to polarizing behavior. In fact, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, made headlines in 2016 for his refusal to stand during the national anthem to protest police brutality. However, while many have looked to players,...
The day is coming when machine learning will help the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) determine who might face discrimination in the workplace. The idea is to identify bias before it occurs. However, it may take three to five years before the system is put in place. The EEOC...
Whole Foods is under intense scrutiny for ignoring sexual harassment claims of store workers. An employee at one of their San Francisco stores filed a lawsuit against the upscale food giant, who was recently acquired by Amazon, one of the world’s largest retail companies. The worker alleges that her shift...
Workplace discrimination can occur in any work environment. According to a lawsuit filed by eight former employees against Saks Fifth Avenue, they claimed that they were discriminated against because of their race and age. In addition, they also claimed that they bumped into the glass ceiling, the metaphorical barrier to...
Transgender individuals in the workplace are among those who experience unlawful harassment and discrimination because of who they are. Now, a research study in New York City details how transgender individuals are also more likely to be unemployed, adding to the challenges they face in the hiring process. The New...