On behalf of The Buzbee Law Firm | May 28, 2020 | Workplace sexual harassment
Many Texans might have been under the impression that the #MeToo movement helped with reducing sexual harassment. The scrutiny and acceptance of harassment as a widespread problem was supposed to serve a shield for women in the workplace. However, surveys suggest that...
On behalf of The Buzbee Law Firm | May 27, 2020 | Workplace sexual harassment
Employees at McDonald’s restaurants in Texas and throughout the world might face higher incidents of sexual harassment than employees of other fast-food outlets. According to an international labor coalition that has filed a complaint against the company,...
On behalf of The Buzbee Law Firm | May 12, 2020 | Workplace sexual harassment
Women in Texas and across the country are reporting that incidents of sexual harassment have dropped since the #MeToo movement began in 2016. The increased exposure and awareness in society has contributed to a greater sensitivity that has reduced cases. In general,...
On behalf of The Buzbee Law Firm | Apr 28, 2020 | Workplace sexual harassment
In Texas and across the U.S., workplace harassment has become a growing problem. Recently, McDonald’s Restaurant was sued for widespread sexual harassment that is alleged to have occurred at its corporate-owned Florida locations. The lawsuit filed in Chicago...
On behalf of The Buzbee Law Firm | Apr 15, 2020 | Workplace sexual harassment
Many Texas women continue to suffer from sexual harassment on the job, despite the recent media attention directed at this type of workplace misconduct. When workers are subjected to unwanted sexual advances, they may be unsure about the steps they might take to...
On behalf of The Buzbee Law Firm | Apr 2, 2020 | Workplace sexual harassment
Texas residents who had faced workplace harassment in the past have been emboldened by the “me too” movement (also referred to with the social media hashtag #MeToo). The newly found attempt to reduce harassment reached its apex with a rising number of people reporting...
On behalf of The Buzbee Law Firm | Mar 30, 2020 | Workplace sexual harassment
Texas residents who have seen the movie “Bombshell” will know that the film deals with a sexual harassment scandal involving the late Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes. Gretchen Carlson, who is played by Nicole Kidman in the film, was the first Fox News anchor to...
On behalf of The Buzbee Law Firm | Mar 18, 2020 | Workplace sexual harassment
The #MeToo movement began in 2017 as women in Texas and throughout the country started to share their experiences with sexual harassment. A survey of 1,023 employed adults throughout the United States was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of CareerArc. The survey...
On behalf of The Buzbee Law Firm | Mar 6, 2020 | Workplace sexual harassment
While the #MeToo movement has highlighted the damage done by sexual harassment on the job, workers in Texas and around the country continue to face mistreatment and unwanted sexual advances on a regular basis. The exposure of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein for...
On behalf of The Buzbee Law Firm | Dec 26, 2019 | Workplace sexual harassment
Workplace harassment remains a problem in Texas and across the U.S. NAVEX Global released the 2020 Athletics and Compliance Hotline Benchmark Report, which shows a reduction in the number of workplace harassment situations. The report also shows a 13% increase in case...
