Sexual harassment

Samuel Adams Calls on Craft Breweries to Become Safer and More Inclusive Spaces for All

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

BOSTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Pride celebrations make a hopeful return, Samuel Adams is reinforcing its commitment to creating safe and inclusive spaces that bring people together to share a beer, celebrate Pride, and support the LGBTQ+ community.

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  • I believe craft brewers can play a critical role in providing safe and inclusive spaces for everyone to enjoy great beer, starting with our own taprooms and breweries," says Jim Koch, Samuel Adams Founder and Brewer.
  • "Known for our revolutionary spirit, Samuel Adams is calling on craft breweries everywhere to join us in signing the Safe Bars P.A.C.T.
  • Samuel Adams will also donate $100,000 to Safe Bars* to further support the organization's P.A.C.T.
  • "GLAAD is proud to join with Samuel Adams and Safe Bars to ensure that those gatherings are safe and welcoming."

LRN Wins 10 Telly Awards for its Diversity, Inclusion, and Workplace Culture Videos

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethics and compliance leader LRN Corporation has won 10 Telly Awards across multiple non-broadcast categories for its diversity, inclusion, and workplace culture training videos created for employers to effectively educate employees and address difficult workplace issues.

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  • The videos include content about sexual harassment prevention, reporting misconduct, and data protection and privacy.
  • LRN's education videos, " Microaggressions: Personal Stories, " won a Gold Telly Award for Diversity and Inclusion.
  • The Initiative- Advancing the Blue and Black Initiative " also won a Gold Telly Award for Social Issues.
  • LRN's other 2022 Telly Award-winning workplace education and training videos, all in the non-broadcast category, include:

Aerojet Rocketdyne Executive Chairman and Aligned Shareholder Warren Lichtenstein Issues Statement Following Trial Pertaining to Conduct of Chief Executive Officer Eileen Drake

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

This weeks trial and recent events demonstrate that Ms. Drake no longer possesses these vital qualifications and, in turn, should not lead Aerojet Rocketdyne.

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  • This weeks trial and recent events demonstrate that Ms. Drake no longer possesses these vital qualifications and, in turn, should not lead Aerojet Rocketdyne.
  • Regrettably, I view Ms. Drakes continued leadership of Aerojet Rocketdyne as the single biggest threat to shareholder value.
  • It seems Ms. Drake is more interested in leveraging her campaign to achieve this singular goal rather than enhancing value for shareholders.
  • Please note the Lichtenstein slate has launched www.SaveAerojet.com , which houses important information pertaining to Ms. Drakes track record and Mr. Tuckers qualifications to serve as Aerojet Rocketdynes next Chief Executive Officer.

A Brighter Tomorrow Receives Platinum Viddy Award

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WILL Interactive has been honored at the 27th Annual Viddy Awards.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WILL Interactive has been honored at the 27th Annual Viddy Awards.
  • WILL's groundbreaking Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging product, A Brighter Tomorrow, haswon a Platinum Viddy for Video Series.
  • Platinum awards are earned by companies whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.
  • A Brighter Tomorrowwas selected from nearly 2,500 entries from across the U.S. and around the world.

Second Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against The Cochran Firm

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shegerian Conniff, a Los-Angeles based employment law firm, announced today the filing of a second multi-count employment related lawsuit against The Cochran Firm, Cochran Firm managing partner Brian Dunn, Dunn Law, and James Oates.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shegerian Conniff, a Los-Angeles based employment law firm, announced today the filing of a second multi-count employment related lawsuit against The Cochran Firm, Cochran Firm managing partner Brian Dunn, Dunn Law, and James Oates.
  • The lawsuit alleges that Jane Roe, whose name is protected as part of the suit, was hired by The Cochran Firm as a paralegal, and soon after began being sexually harassed by Dunn.
  • This lawsuit is the second suit filed by Shegerian Conniff on behalf of women who experienced similar patterns of sexual harassment by Dunn.
  • The lawsuit seeks damages for discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual harassment, retaliation for complaining of harassment, violation of labor code 1102.5, wrongful constructive termination of employment, failure to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

DLaw's Sona Arakelyan Shares Her Top Tips for Helping California Workers Deal with Wrongful Termination

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

To reinforce DLaw's mission of "Champion for California's working class," Sona shares valuable tips to help workers who may be victims of unlawful treatment and wrongful termination.

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  • To reinforce DLaw's mission of "Champion for California's working class," Sona shares valuable tips to help workers who may be victims of unlawful treatment and wrongful termination.
  • What advice do you give workers who are currently employed and are concerned about wrongful termination?
  • What advice do you give workers who are fired and are considering a wrongful termination lawsuit against their employer?
  • Wrongful termination cases can be difficult to identify and prove because California is an at-will state.

EllisDon Devoted to Creating Workplaces Free from Sexual Harassment

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Dedicated to creating workplaces free from sexual harassment, EllisDon is proud to announce its latest partnership with WomanACT and The Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) to improve company-wide prevention and response measures that address gender-based and sexual harassment.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Dedicated to creating workplaces free from sexual harassment, EllisDon is proud to announce its latest partnership with WomanACT and The Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) to improve company-wide prevention and response measures that address gender-based and sexual harassment.
  • EllisDon is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive environment for all employees, subcontractors and members of the public that is free from any form of harassment or discrimination.
  • Through this partnership, WomanACT and SCWIST aim to provide support to enhance EllisDon's policies and procedures regarding both the prevention and response to workplace sexual harassment.
  • Using evidence-based methods, WomanACT and SCWIST will guide EllisDon to enhance its environment of safety, trust, and accountability, and improve employee recognition and reporting on workplace sexual harassment.

TIM AND DEMI TEBOW RESTORE THEIR BODIES IN NEW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Restore Hyper Wellness (Restore), a leading provider of proactive wellness solutions, introduced its first brand ambassador campaign featuring Tim and Demi Tebow. The spot, which will appear in digital and connected TV channels, as well as Restore's and the Tebows' social media channels, gives viewers an inside look at how the Tebows live a Hyper Wellness® lifestyle and use Restore's modalities to take on their busy lives.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Restore Hyper Wellness (Restore), a leading provider of proactive wellness solutions, introduced its first brand ambassador campaign featuring Tim and Demi Tebow.
  • Tim and Demi joined the Restore team as investors and ambassadors earlier this year.
  • "Taking care of yourself every day should be something that you look forward to and Restore makes that possible," said Demi Tebow.
  • Launched in Austin, Texas in 2015, Restore Hyper Wellness (Restore) is the award-winning creator of an innovative new category of careHyper Wellness.

Almost half of Americans witness wrongdoing in the workplace and most plan to blow the whistle new research finds

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Monday, May 16, 2022

The top three types of organizational wrongdoing witness by employees are discrimination (38 per cent), health and safety violations (38 per cent), and sexual harassment (36 per cent).

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  • The top three types of organizational wrongdoing witness by employees are discrimination (38 per cent), health and safety violations (38 per cent), and sexual harassment (36 per cent).
  • The March 2022 research findings were released by WhistleBlower Security Inc. at the 17th annual Compliance Week conference in Washington, D.C. WhistleBlower Security Inc .
  • is a global provider of ethics reporting services and the research was conducted on the Angus Reid Forum with 1,012 employed Americans.
  • "It seems like Americans are done tolerating workplace wrongdoing with 92 per cent saying employees should speak up if they witness it," says Shannon Walker, Founder and President , WhistleBlower Security Inc.

Wheaton Family Law Attorney Receives DCBA's Ralph A. Gabric Award

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

WHEATON, Ill., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC is proud to announce that Hon. John W. Demling (Ret.) has received the DuPage County Bar Association's Ralph A. Gabric Award for Professionalism. Judge Demling served 21 years as an Associate Judge for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County, and today, he serves as Of Counsel for the Wheaton law firm, MKFM Law.

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  • The DCBA's Ralph A. Gabric Award is a prestigious award presented to an individual who, through their leadership, respectability, and character, has directly impacted the organization in a positive manner.
  • has received the DuPage County Bar Association's Ralph A. Gabric Award for Professionalism.
  • Judge Demling served 21 years as an Associate Judge for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County, and today, he serves as Of Counsel for the Wheaton law firm, MKFM Law.
  • The DCBA's Ralph A. Gabric Award is a prestigious award presented to an individual who, through their leadership, respectability, and character, has directly impacted the organization in a positive manner.