KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms worldwide, is now making news for a major class action gender discrimination lawsuit. The case began in 2011 when a senior manager filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against KPMG for a culture of continuing gender discrimination and harassment, and alleged that the company...
The #MeToo movement has brought a seemingly unending wave of sexual harassment accusations to light. What began in the entertainment industry has revealed widespread sexual harassment in many other industries. While this may be a step forward for women’s rights in the workplace, some are now questioning if this could...
Many people enjoy the freedom and flexibility that can come with being an independent contractor. In a sense, it is like being your own boss, which can have other benefits as well. However, being an independent contractor can stand apart from being a regular employee in one very negative way:...
There is no denying that the #MeToo movement has quite an impact on our society. It has helped numerous organizations address sexual harassment issues that have not been given the time or attention they have deserved. Although corporate America has surely taken a long, hard look at its policies, non-profits...
Uber is one of the most recognized names in the ridesharing industry today, but it has not been immune to sexual harassment complaints. Cases of sexual harassment in multiple industries has long been a serious issue, but in the last year, the #MeToo movement brought the issue into the open....
Working men and women know that sexual harassment on the job still exists, but the question remains on what you can do about it. The following are helpful tips if you have been sexually harassed on the job. Have an objective in mind. One good objective is to change the...