Positive Changes

New Texas laws effective September 1, 2021 provide expanded protections for Texas employees suffering from sexual harassment and make the laws applicable to all employees including potential third parties who may be considered to be acting "as employers." The authors of Play Nice - Playground Rules for Respect In the Workplace take a closer look.

First time a major bank has been fined for having a customer relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Instead of committing publicly not to enforce non-disclosure provisions based on sexual harassment or assault claims, NBC is requiring that their law department be contacted for any releases. Although the gesture might be commendable and NBC may be looking to know more about these claims in advance of the public, the requirement to contact legal first is likely to perpetuate fear and silence of survivors.

Movers & Shakers - Emma Watson helps effect positive changes with respect to sexual harassment

Respect Program - An Alliance Initiative for Models