Tag: harassment and sexual misconduct
Rio Tinto report reveals culture of sexual harassment, bullying and racism
Over a third of young female workers have been sexually harassed, with bullying “systemic” and racism “normalised” in some parts of the firm.
Businesses ‘can play important role in stemming executive misconduct’
US academic calls for an end to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), changes in the use of arbitration and better reporting of complaints.
#MeToo continues: why sexual harassment is a growing litigation risk
US investors are using federal securities law to launch claims over sexual harassment policy compliance. Boards should take this seriously.
Investors use securities law to sue over sexual misconduct
Shareholders have begun using laws governing corporate disclosures to hold companies to account over “material impact” of sexual harassment.
How does your board deal with sexual misconduct?
As several US states move to outlaw non-disclosure agreements in cases of sexual misconduct, boards in every jurisdiction must review their policies—and their company culture.
Board moves at Euronext and Latham & Watkins
Rijnhard van Tets is to be replaced by Dick Sluimers as supervisory board chairman at Euronext; and Bill Voge quits world’s biggest law firm after “an exchange of sexual communications”.
Confidence high in harassment and misconduct policies after Weinstein
Few organisations have overhauled their harassment and misconduct policies, despite the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the #metoo campaign.