MeToo Movement to Spawn Wave of Sexual Harassment Lawsuits

Posted on: February 7th, 2018 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

After revelations of sexual misconduct by a number of high-power executives, media personalities and politicians last year spawned the #MeToo movement, defense lawyers are predicting a record number of sexual harassment lawsuits will be filed against employers in the coming year. The #MeToo movement has emboldened women who have been sexually harassed, abused or worse […]

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Businesses Pay Record Amounts for Lawsuits over Employee Treatment

Posted on: January 23rd, 2018 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

Employers are paying out more for legal settlements and judgments for cases brought by employees over how they are being treated. According to the employment law firm of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, settlements for the 10 biggest class-action suits brought by employees grew an astounding 55% to $2.72 billion in 2017 from $1.75 billion the year […]

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