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NBC Anchor Tom Brokaw Is Accused of Sexual Misconduct. What We Know About the Allegations So Far

Brokaw has denied the claims. Amid continuing revelations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior from a range of industries, NBC News has been h.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneApr 27th, 2018

Xerox"s Fujifilm deal is at risk after its CEO steps down amid pressure from Carl Icahn and another activist investor

Brendan McDermid/Reuters Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson and six other board members are on their way out. They will be replaced by members backed by activist investors Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason. Xerox's joint venture with Fujifilm is at risk. (Re.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 2nd, 2018

Nike CEO vows changes amid harassment, bias claims, NY Times reports

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallMay 6th, 2018

Uber will not require sexual assault victims to sign confidentiality deals

(Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] said on Tuesday 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......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 15th, 2018

Uber Ends Mandatory Arbitration Clauses for Harassment Claims

Uber Technologies is taking a step toward moving past its scandal-ridden history by ending the company’s use of the widespread but controversial practice of mandatory arbitration for claims of sexual harassment and assault......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjMay 15th, 2018

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

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise, But Hover Near Recent Lows

The number of U.S. workers filing applications for jobless benefits went up more than expected last week but remained at historically low levels amid signs that economic growth remains firm......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjMay 17th, 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

Exclusive: Sorrell tells investor his new venture is not targeting WPP

LONDON (Reuters) - WPP's former chief executive Martin Sorrell has moved to reassure investors in the advertising giant that the firm he has set up since his abrupt exit will not compete directly with it......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 1st, 2018

Toyota Motor to invest $1 billion in ride-hailing firm Grab

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp has agreed to invest $1 billion in Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab as a lead investor in the company's ongoing financing round, which was launched after it bought Uber Technologies' regional business......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 12th, 2018

Rent-A-Center to Sell Itself to Vintage Capital

Rent-A-Center has agreed to sell itself to a Vintage Capital affiliate, following multiple offers from the investment firm amid investor pressure and poor financial results......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjJun 18th, 2018

Three Partners Leave Venture Firm Social Capital Amid Strategy Changes

Chamath Palihapitiya's venture firm says it will double down on its data-driven investment approach. What's going on at venture firm Social Capital is less of a shake-up and more of an upheaval. We first learned .....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneJun 19th, 2018

Ex-Facebook exec Chamath Palihapitiya"s VC firm just lost 3 partners in 2 weeks, and it signals more changes to come

TechCrunch / Flickr Social Capital is bleeding top investment partners. The venture firm, run by legendary investor Chamath Palihapitiya, has lost three partners  — Tony Bates, Marc Mezvinsky, and Arjun Sethi — in two weeks. .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 19th, 2018