workplace harassment

Lora Johnson, a former city official, is back in her job. This follows a controversial ruling by the New Orleans Civil Service Commission. She was fired due to sexual harassment allegations. The commission accepted misconduct findings. However, they claimed her actions did not affect office efficiency. This decision has sparked outrage among city officials.

A recent report reveals that women are significantly underrepresented in India's logistics sector, holding only 7% of the workforce despite their proven efficiency and cost-effectiveness. While women contribute to substantial cost savings for companies, structural barriers like gender bias and safety concerns hinder their progress.

A woman resigned from her job after her manager asked for inappropriate proof of a family emergency. She had informed her supervisor about a family member's cancer surgery. The manager insisted on GPS coordinates, hospital photos, and medical records. He repeated a dismissive statement multiple times and yelled at her.

A 22-year-old retail worker, Alice, faced pressure from her manager to work on her day off after the company fired half the staff. Alice stood her ground, reminding her manager of her low pay, lack of benefits, and the recent firings.

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Anandhi star in 'Shivangi Lioness', a suspense thriller, which is set to premiere on Aha Tamil on April 18, 2025. The film, directed by Devaraj Bharani Dharan, follows Sathyabhama, a software engineer, who is a victim of workplace harassment and falsely accused of murder. The film received mixed reviews in theatres, but Anandhi's performance was widely praised.

French healthcare workers are taking legal action. They allege deadly conditions in public hospitals. The complaint targets two ministers- health minister Catherine Vautrin and higher education Minister Elisabeth Borne . It cites workplace harassment and suicides. Nineteen plaintiffs accuse the ministers of negligence. They claim the ministers allowed illegal working conditions. The complaint highlights dire situations in several hospitals. It describes excessive overtime and threats.

The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of 'woman' in the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, excluding transgender women. This decision, celebrated by some feminists, has raised concerns among trans rights campaigners about its implications.

Fox Sports faces allegations of sexual misconduct from a former hairstylist, Noushin Faraji, who accused Joy Taylor, Skip Bayless, and Charlie Dixon of inappropriate behavior. Faraji claimed Taylor used sexual favors to advance her career and that Bayless offered her money for sex. Currently, Fox Sports is reportedly in settlement discussions with Faraji to resolve the high-profile case.

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female and that transgender women are excluded from that legal definition. This verdict could have implications worldwide on participation of transgender female athletes, as well as ramifications in workplaces