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California rehab employees accuse company of homophobic, racist & anti-Semitic abuse in lawsuit

The seven plaintiffs describe a toxic and hostile work environment.

Gay former staffer sues GOP Texas congressman over 'hostile work environment'

Alex Chadwell, who is gay, accused Rep. Troy Nehls, his chief of staff, and special adviser of regularly making homophobic comments at work like “gays go to hell."

House OK's Bill to Help Workplace Harassment Survivors Come Forward

The bill would invalidate nondisclosure agreements for those who've survived sexual assault or harassment on the job.

77% of LGBTQ+ young people have faced workplace sexual harassment, new research finds

Disturbingly, threats to use sexual violence to “fix” young people’s gender and sexuality diversity were reported by 30% of those who experienced workplace sexual harassment.

Gretchen Carlson to Host #MeToo Documentary Series

The former Fox host is returning to television with a new show that will confront sexual harassment in the workplace. 

The Responsibility of Men in #MeToo

Queer corporate leaders as well as allies on ending harassment in the workplace — and what all men must do.

Lawsuit claims Culver's fast-food chain retaliated against trans manager and workers who reported transphobia

Federal lawyers say the operators of a Culver’s restaurant fired the victims of a transphobic work environment.

Popeyes Franchise Ordered to Pay $50k After Harassing, Firing Gay Employee

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission fined the franchise after an employee was harassed and fired due to his sexual orientation.

82% of trans workers have suffered discrimination or harassment: report

"Our analysis indicates that employment discrimination against transgender employees is persistent and widespread," the Williams Institute's report states.

Coming out at work can lead to discrimination: Williams Institute

Companies need to do better at stopping anti-LGBTQ+ job discrimination — which the Supreme Court has ruled illegal, the think tank notes.

Minnesota Culver's Sued for Antigay, Racist, and Sexist Harassment

The federal agency filed two lawsuits against the franchise holder Tuesday.

Saks Hit with Investigation After Fighting Trans Discriminaton Lawsuit

A controversial motion to dismiss the case backfires big for the high-end retailer.

Record Number of Americans Say Firing Someone for Being LGBT Should Be Illegal

The Out & Equal Workplace Survey found that an overwhelming majority of U.S. respondents supported LGBT non-discrimination.

EEOC: Yes, Army Discriminated Against Trans Woman

Tamara Lusardi, a trans woman called 'it' by Army supervisors and banned from the women's room, has seen justice served.

'Cruel' Nebraska senator investigated after using colleague's name in a rape scene

Republican Steve Halloran is under investigation for sexual harassment after using a colleague's name while reading a graphic rape scene on the legislative floor.

Megyn Kelly's "Sigh" About Blaming Sexual Harassment Victims

Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly responded to comments Donald Trump's son made about sexual harassment. 

Trans Women Win Discrimination Suits Using Civil Rights Act

For the first time in history, the federal government is standing behind transgender employees who say they've been discriminated against because of their gender identity.