Women in a resort community in France have launched an app called Safer Plage (Safer Beach) to combat harassment on the beach. The app has already been downloaded over 1,300 times since its launch in Marseille. It allows users to choose from three options: “I’m being bothered,” “I’m being harassed,” and “I’m in danger.” When …
The President of the National Association of Realtors has tendered his resignation following allegations of sexual harassment. These allegations were reported by the New York Times and involved several women who worked for the trade group. Realtor Magazine, which is published by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), confirmed that the resignation took place on …
In the depths of the Antarctic winter, amidst howling winds and perpetual darkness, Liz Monahon, a mechanic at McMurdo Station, found herself taking matters into her own hands. Faced with a man she feared would harm her, and without protection from those in charge, she decided to protect herself. She kept a hammer close at …
Attorneys representing former backup dancers who have accused Lizzo of sexual harassment have criticized the singer’s lawyer for attempting to shame and intimidate them over photos taken while they were on tour. The lawyers spoke out after TMZ published backstage photos of the dancers and Paris cabaret performers, showing them all smiling and clothed. Lizzo’s …
Non-compliant implementation of data protection rules can result in hefty fines for companies, up to £17.5m or 4% of their global turnover, as emphasized by the ICO. Unauthorized use of contact details by employees, who acquired them in confidence to provide a service, is a violation of data protection laws and can lead to fines …
Match Group, the parent company of popular dating apps like Tinder, Match.com, Hinge, and Plenty of Fish, is discontinuing the safety measures it implemented in response to reports of sex offenders using their platforms. Two years ago, Match Group partnered with digital-safety platform Garbo to conduct background checks on dating app users. However, Match Group …
Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City and attorney for former President Donald Trump, is currently facing a lawsuit filed by Noelle Dunphy, a former employee accusing him of sexual assault and harassment, wage theft, and other misconduct. Dunphy is seeking $10 million in damages. Recently, audio transcripts were submitted to the New …
Lizzo has issued a response to the allegations made against her regarding a hostile work environment and sexual harassment. Three former dancers who worked for Lizzo filed a lawsuit accusing her company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, and dance team captain Shirlene Quigley of various misconducts. The dancers claimed that Lizzo pressured them to interact with …
Music artist Lizzo is facing legal action from three former backup dancers who claim that her conduct towards her staff contradicted her public image. Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis, and Noelle Rodriguez filed a lawsuit against Lizzo, her production company, and dance team captain Shirley Quigley on Tuesday, alleging charges such as sexual harassment, a …
“Innocent until proven guilty” was the traditional standard of justice, but the emergence of the #MeToo movement shifted the narrative. Suddenly, the mantra became “Believe all women” and “Believe all victims” without considering the possibility of false accusations. While the accusations against Harvey Weinstein and other powerful men were necessary for cultural correction, it doesn’t …