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Victims of domestic violence need voice: Rich
Regina Leader-Post
Nor did the resident of Comox, B.C., get support from her workplace. “I worked in a university with psychologists and nurses and there was no support whatsoever,” ... Rich urged those attending the conference — domestic violence workers, unions ...

Workplace bullying, harassment targeted in OHS changes ...
Edmonton Journal
During her first day on the job at a Whyte Avenue bar in 2002, a patron grabbed Thea Bowering, pulled her towards him, and licked her face.First, she washed ...

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Women need NDP in power, says OFL official
Simcoe.com
Across the province, women know that unless a new government is elected, we will only be able to go so far when it comes to child care, workplace rights and protection for domestic and sexual-violence survivors. This June, Ontario voters are looking ...

Ipswich HR firm hosts domestic abuse event for employers
Ipswich Star
... abuse in the workplace. It takes place at The Cookhouse at Suffolk Food Hall, Wherstead, on Tuesday, June 12 from 8.30am to 10.30am. “Domestic violence has a huge impact on businesses and their staff,” said the firm's managing director Emma Gunton.

International Effort to End 'Me Too' Abuses
Human Rights Watch (press release)
(Geneva) – Governments, employers, and workers from around the world will meet beginning May 28, 2018, to discuss a proposed international treaty on violence and harassment in the workplace, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch has issued ...

Report: Mavericks executive 'Pants DJ' kept job despite porn use, dropping used condom in office
Yahoo Sports
The report comes after a Sports Illustrated report in February detailing a “corrosive workplace culture” within the Mavericks organization that included sexual harassment and domestic violence, something that was described as an “open secret” within ...
Report: Mavericks Employee 'Pants DJ' Kept Job Despite Looking at Porn in OfficeBleacher Report
Report: Former Mavs salesman looked at porn at work, dropped condom on floorLarry Brown Sports
Special Report: Mavericks' 'Pants DJ' retained job despite porn use in office, co-workers sayDallas News

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Unity Center of Tulsa to host seminar on workplace sexual harassment
Tulsa World
The scheduled speakers include Jeannie Coulter, a longtime Tulsa employment trial lawyer; Nancy Kachel, former executive director of Domestic Violence Intervention Service and former CEO of Planned Parenthood of Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma; ...

MFL prez re-elected for fourth term
Winnipeg Sun
... including paid employment leave for victims of domestic violence, changes to the Workers Compensation Act to recognize Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a work related disease and health and safety protections including more workplace inspections, ...

Warriors coach Steve Kerr's rant against NFL goes too far, given his past
Toronto Sun
I'm an individual,” Popovich said in September, while defending NFL players who protest domestic social and racial inequality during the anthem. ... or elsewhere, on the issue of workplace sexual harassment, after founding Carolina Panthers owner Jerry ...

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Slowly but Surely, the Times Are Changing for Women in the NFL
Canal Street Chronicles
The NFL has always made a concerted effort to retain fans and increase profits. But as I examine its response to crises including domestic violence and workplace harassment, a crucial part of the NFL's fan base and potential workforce has been either ...

Why Microfinance as Aid Isn't Enough to Empower Women
News Deeply
It can also challenge established gender roles and power hierarchies, causing conflict in the home and even domestic violence. “Empowering women needs to be ... Several studies have shown a link between women's increased access to credit and increased ...

Sask. Domestic Violence Death Review calls for broad-based strategies to address high violence rates
Globalnews.ca
The review also recommends workplace supports for perpetrators, allowing them to access domestic violence prevention supports and addictions counselling. Other items in the education section, the area with the most recommendations, include educating ...

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There are no winners in the NFL's new national anthem rules
The Week Magazine
The NFL has in recent years mishandled every major controversy to befall professional football, from disciplining players for off-field domestic violence to imposing consistent penalties for on-field infractions. ... players remain in the locker room ...
Trump to NFL players: Stand proudly for the anthem, or maybe leave the countryMarketWatch

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Get Ready for June 7, 2018: New Washington Laws Address the #MeToo Movement
Lexology
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Victims: Expansion of Workplace Protections (HB 2661). House Bill 2661 amends the WLAD to add “actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking” as a new protected class.

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Get Ready for June 7, 2018: New Washington Laws Address the #MeToo Movement
JD Supra (press release)
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Victims: Expansion of Workplace Protections (HB 2661). House Bill 2661 amends the WLAD to add “actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking” as a new protected class.
From Settlement Disclosures To Retaliation: A Summary Of Sexual ...Mondaq News Alerts

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Get Ready for June 7, 2018: New Washington Laws Address the #MeToo Movement
JD Supra (press release)
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Victims: Expansion of Workplace Protections (HB 2661). House Bill 2661 amends the WLAD to add “actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking” as a new protected class.

Case of unmarried Turkish couple defined as 'domestic violence' for ...
Hurriyet Daily News
A court in Ankara has concluded a case of an unmarried couple labelled as “domestic violence” for the first time in Turkey and sentenced the accused partner to ...

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Harassment Policy Changes in Government Part of Wider Global Change, says Panel
VOCM
She says there's a workplace revolution unfolding across North America for better women's rights, and what's happening within the provincial government is setting the tone to transform the culture around harassment. In April, MHA's ... The executive ...

BGCT Executive board condemns violence
Baptist Standard
“Violence continues to be a significant problem in every area of life—at home, school, the workplace and churches. Violence also is affecting relationships with family, friends, neighbors and strangers. Texas Baptists are committed to work for ...

Lawmakers push for domestic violence protection bill approval
FOX Illinois
Rep. Lisa Hernandez said the bill would make Illinois the most welcoming state in the country for domestic violence survivors. The bill would increase protections for survivors of sexual assault, workplace sexual violence, domestic violence, human ...