In the heart of Ohio, a Norfolk Southern train derailed, flames licking the night sky. But this disaster wasn’t just about twisted metal and toxic smoke—it was a wake-up call for the entire railroad industry. Behind the scenes, a pattern emerged: railroads retaliating against workers who dared to report safety violations or injuries. The Lone […]
Railroad Faces Lawsuits Over Disqualifying Workers Based on Vision Tests In a legal showdown reverberating through the railroads, the federal government has taken Union Pacific to court over its use of a vision test. The lawsuit, filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of 21 former workers, alleges that Union Pacific disqualified […]
Montana Town’s Tragic Tale: How BNSF Railway’s Asbestos Legacy Led to Multi-Million Dollar Judgement. In the quaint town of Libby, Montana, a shadow looms over the picturesque landscapes—a legacy of asbestos that has claimed lives and culminated in a landmark legal battle. The recent federal jury verdict against BNSF Railway has sent shockwaves across the […]
Anita Hill, whose courageous 1991 testimony against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas brought the issue of sexual harassment into the national spotlight, continues her tireless advocacy work. Now a professor at Brandeis University, Hill chairs the Hollywood Commission, fighting harassment in the entertainment industry. Her unwavering commitment to ending gender violence and harassment serves as […]
CEO Karen Lynch’s Decisive Move Against Workplace Misconduct CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has taken swift action in response to an internal investigation into sexual harassment complaints within the company. Following an anonymous report alleging misconduct by a field management employee, several executives have been fired. Lynch’s commitment to accountability sends a clear message: harassment […]
Ontario Court Sets Precedent: No More Silent Suffering In a groundbreaking ruling, an Ontario court has declared that workplace sexual harassment must be investigated, even in the absence of a formal complaint. The case involved Metrolinx employees who were terminated for sending offensive messages about a female co-worker. The court’s decision sends a powerful message: […]
Pentagon Watchdog Report Exposes Alarming Gap in Reporting In a startling revelation, the Pentagon’s inspector general recently released a report that sheds light on a disturbing trend within the military: the silence surrounding sexual harassment. Despite over 4,500 soldiers reporting incidents of harassment in anonymous surveys, only a fraction of them filed formal complaints. The […]
In the sprawling fields where America’s food is grown, a different kind of seed has been sown—one of fear and intimidation. Women in agriculture face not only the grueling physical demands of their work but also an undercurrent of sexual harassment that threatens their safety and dignity. The Hidden Scandal in America’s Heartland Sandra García’s […]
The tech world is buzzing with controversy as a former executive of BlackBerry Ltd. steps forward with explosive accusations against the company’s newly appointed CEO, John J. Giamatteo. In a lawsuit filed in a U.S. district court, the complainant, known as Jane Doe, alleges that Giamatteo sexually harassed her and then retaliated against her after […]
A Disturbing Pattern of Abuse In a deeply troubling case, senior deputy Carly Snow of Bakersfield has filed a $5 million claim against Kern County, alleging sexual assault, harassment, and retaliation by more than a dozen Sheriff’s Department employees over the past decade1. The charges are nothing short of alarming: The Investigation and Legal Proceedings […]
Ardith Lindsey’s Brave Stand Against Corporate Misconduct In a riveting exposé that has sent shockwaves through the financial world, Ardith Lindsey, a managing director at Citigroup, has blown the whistle on a culture of sexual harassment and gender discrimination within the bank. Her lawsuit reveals a dark underbelly that implicates top executives and raises questions […]
Discover How Sprouts Farmers Market Took Action to Improve Workplace Harassment In a groundbreaking move, Sprouts Farmers Market, the famous natural foods grocery chain, has resolved a federal charge of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. The case, filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), highlights the importance of fostering a respectful work […]
