There is little doubt that there is more work to be done to make workplaces safer for all employees. The Illinois Senate Task Force on Sexual Discrimination and Harassment Awareness and Prevention is determined to do its share of that work.
Sexual harassment, retaliation suit filed against top sports agency
There is little doubt that the biggest, brightest star in the Wisconsin sports universe is Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The star dominates on the field of play and on the nation’s TV screens as well, appearing in a number of lucrative TV commercials as a pitchman.
Female workers to add sexual harassment, retaliation to lawsuit
Many Milwaukee residents think of Hawaii as paradise – especially when we are in the throes of another bitterly cold winter. But even paradise is imperfect, it seems.
UW cracks down on sexual harassment, trains staff and students
Sexual harassment is a widespread problem in Wisconsin. It affects thousands of women in all fields, including education. Recently, the University of Wisconsin System implemented new training to combat sexual assault and harassment. All of its staff members and nearly 90 percent of students have now completed the training. Will it have an effect on sexual harassment in Wisconsin?
Why workers need to know about qui tam.
To Midwesterners "qui tam" like it might be an Asian noodle dish. While it's true, qui tam is a foreign language, it's not Asian, it's Latin.
Veteran police officer alleges sexual assault and retaliation
From Milwaukee to Memphis and from Miami to Monterrey and all places in between, there are stories emerging every day about people standing up for their rights in workplaces. We read recently of a veteran police officer far south of us who filed a lawsuit alleging that she was sexually assaulted by a fellow cop and was then retaliated against for reporting the violation.
