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Uber Ends Forced Arbitration for Harassment Claims

Uber is ending its use of mandatory arbitration for claims of sexual harassment and assault, freeing U.S.-based litigants to sue the company in open court, rather than make them resolve disputes in private......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjMay 15th, 2018

Uber scraps mandatory arbitration clause for sexual harassment claims

(Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] on Tuesday became the second major company to scrap mandatory arbitration to settle sexual harassment or assault claims, giving victims several options to pursue their claims including public lawsuits......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 15th, 2018

Uber Makes Major Shift in Handling Sexual Harassment Claims

A lawsuit option is now available. Uber is making an important shift in how it handles sexual harassment and assault claims. The ridesharing company on Tuesday announced that it will no longer force employees or riders who accuse another person of sex.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneMay 15th, 2018

Uber says it will scrap mandatory arbitration in claims of sexual harrassment

Uber Technologies Inc. said it will scrap its use of mandatory arbitration for claims of sexual harassment and assault, a direct result of pressure by former Uber engineer Susan Fowler, who disclosed a run-amok corporate culture last year. Arbitra.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 15th, 2018

Uber, Lyft scrap mandatory arbitration for sexual assault claims

(Reuters) - Ride-hailing companies Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] and Lyft Inc scrapped mandatory arbitration to settle sexual harassment or assault claims, giving victims several options to pursue their claims including public lawsuits......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 15th, 2018

Uber will not require sexual assault victims to sign confidentiality deals

Uber Technologies said sexual harassment or assault victims will have the option to settle claims with the ride-hailing service without a confidentiality provision that prevents them from speaking about the incidents. Aleksandra Michalska reports......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersMay 15th, 2018

Lyft Follows Uber in Ending Forced Arbitration For Sexual Harassment Claims

Uber ended the practice hours.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneMay 15th, 2018

Uber, Lyft to drop arbitration requirements for sexual assault, harassment claims

The two leading ride-hailing companies said Tuesday they will no longer require sexual misconduct claims to go through a confidential arbitration process, allowing lawsuits to be filed in open court......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 15th, 2018

Uber"s New Rules on Arbitration for Sex Claims Face First Test

A former Uber Technologies software engineer is suing the ride-hailing firm alleging years of sexual harassment, race discrimination and pay inequity, marking the first test of the company’s new policy for sex-related claims......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjMay 21st, 2018

Uber"s New Rules on Arbitration for Sex-Related Claims Face First Test

A former Uber Technologies software engineer is suing the ride-hailing firm alleging years of sexual harassment, race discrimination and pay inequity, marking the first test of the company’s new policy for sex-related claims......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjMay 21st, 2018

Former employee sues Uber for sexual harassment, discrimination

A former Uber software engineer is suing the company over claims that she experienced sexual harassment, racial discrimination and pay inequity while working there......»»

Category: topSource: moneyMay 21st, 2018

Morgan Freeman’s Lawyer Demands CNN Retract and Apologize for Its Sexual Harassment Story

The attorney claims CNN violated journalistic ethics. There’s been a turn of events in the Morgan Freeman sexual harassment expos? published by CNN last week: Freeman’s lawyer is demanding the network retract the sto.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneMay 29th, 2018

Inside Starbucks" racial-bias training, developed by rapper Common and Obama"s former attorney general who Uber hired when it was in crisis mode (SBUX)

AP Photo/Seth Wenig Starbucks is closing 8,000 stores across the United States on Tuesday to train employees on issues related to racial bias.  The training will combine ex.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 29th, 2018

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill: GOP Leaders Want Resignation Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

A leaked memo revealed investigators are investigating more than one case......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekJul 7th, 2018

Uber harassment settlement: 56 workers to split $1.9 million

The cost of Uber Technologies Inc.’s sexual harassment scandal is now itemized: 56 current and former employees who filed claims stand to collect an average of $33,928.57......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 21st, 2018

Harassment Claims at CBS Draw Inquiries by New York Prosecutors

The Manhattan district attorney and the state attorney general want the network to turn over information from its internal investigation, according to an S.E.C. filing......»»

Category: mediaSource: nytSep 28th, 2018

The investigators looking into sexual harassment claims against Gov. Cuomo have wide, sweeping powers and are paid as much as $750 per hour

The inves.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 11th, 2021

Attorney General Merrick Garland says the Justice Department will review how to tackle anti-Asian violence within 30 days

Hate crimes against Asian-American have surged in the last year, and Garland said he wanted the Justice Department to "recommit" to combating.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 30th, 2021

Court rules Uber and Lyft must face worker-misclassification lawsuit from Massachusetts" attorney general

Maura Healey is the latest state attorney general to accuse Uber and Lyft of illegally misclassifying drivers as contractors. Gene.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMar 25th, 2021

Biden says that New York Gov. Cuomo should resign if investigation proves sexual harassment claims

"I think he'll probably end up being prosecuted, too," President Joe Biden told ABC News, referring to if the investigation supports the claims. President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 relief package in the State Dining Ro.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 17th, 2021