Another NY State Politician accused of Sexual Harassment and Talking About his Boner: Please Dennis H. Gabryszak, Go Away Quietly

 What is wrong with these people?  We DO NOT care about your boner, or any other part of your anatomy. 



http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/21/nyregion/3-aides-say-assemblyman-sexually-harassed-them.html?ref=nyregion

Update On Bikram Yogi - Our First Post

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2013/12/bikram-yoga-sexual-harassment-claims

Kathleen Raven We Thank You

http://www.nature.com/news/how-sexual-harassment-changed-the-way-i-work-1.14293

Thank you for this Ms. Raven.

Female Journalists Often Sexually Harassed And Usually Don't Report It

Women in the field complain of pervasive sexual harassment. But they don't often report it.  Powerful men in the business and likely end of careers if reported are a couple of the reasons according to the author. There's an opportunity to anonymously share your experiences also!

http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2013/12/03/sexual_harassment_in_journalism_a_new_study_shows_that_the_majority_of_female.html

Winghouse Girls in Daytona Beach Allege Sexual Harassment

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20131129/NEWS/131129353?p=3&tc=pg

Don't ruffle these servers' feathers.  Peepholes to watch workers changing, spitting at girls to humiliate them and checking bra colors are just a few of the pathetic behaviors the owners and managers were accused of engaging in.

Santa Barbara Sheriff Sued For Sexual Harassment, Then Resigns

http://www.noozhawk.com/article/undersheriff_jim_peterson_retirement_alleged_sexual_relationship_20131125

The facts in this case don't add up. At least not after the Sheriff's prolonged pursuit and the Complainant's complicit behavior to get ahead.  Yes, the Sheriff was committing sexual harassment initially, and used his position of power to get what he wanted, if true, yet, at what point does the victim need to be accountable and lose her rights to claim harassment?

Chicago Housing Authority Head Resigns Day After Sexual Harassment Case Against Him Settles

http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-78248119/

Charles Woodyard, the head of CHA, was alleged to have sexually harassed an employee and had her terminated after she reported the allegations.

Minnesota Police Department Sgt. Accused of Sexual Harassment

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/11/18/news/hennepin-county-female-officer-harrasment

One complainant said she was told, you need thicker skin, after coming forward alleging harassment.

The complainant in the aforementioned story was told she "had a nice ass," by the supervisor she reported to about a complaint that she had been racially discriminated against.

Complaint Filed in Federal Court in September by Lisa Sprada vs. Town Of Cheektowaga

http://www.lawlips.com/docs/SpadaComplaint.pdf

The complaint in the above link, filed in September of this year by a female town employee is as bad as it gets.  We'll follow up to see what happens in this case in Buffalo, NY.

Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Krisinski On Trial For Sexual Assault-He Is Head Of Sexual Assault Prevention Enforcement In Airforce

http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/23942190/air-force-sexual-harassment-enforcement-head-faces-sexual-assault-charges


Really? How is this possible? We're speechless!

Regional Medical Center in Alabama Held Negligent In Sexual Harassment Claim

http://annistonstar.com/view/full_story/24013875/article-Jury-finds-RMC-negligent-in-sexual-harassment-case-involving-former-Anniston-councilman?instance=1st_right

Former employee and City Councilman Dawson alleged to have sexually assaulted female employee had been alleged to have sexually harassed another woman previously. Medical Center found negligent.

Chicago PD Sgt. Breimon Accused of Sexual Harassment: Not The First Time

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/CPD-Officer-Sues-Sergeant-For-Sexual-Harassment-231091491.html

Again, a Sgt. In the Chicago police department is accused of sexually harassing a fellow officer.  Like a prior blog entry about a Sgt. In the NYPD, this cop was accused before and nothing was done by the department.

NPR Story On Undocumented Farm Workers Who Are Sexually Harassed

http://www.npr.org/2013/11/05/243219199/silenced-by-status-farm-workers-face-rape-sexual-abuse

We cited an article months ago about this pervasive problem. Good good to see that NPR is reporting on this.  It looks like the EEOC is making progress and assisting many victims in getting settlements.

NY Post's Editor Col Allan Alleged To Have Sexually Harassed Staffer

http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2013/10/new-york-post-to-face-harassment-trial.html

I guess this case survived summary judgement, despite the Post's deep pockets.

Mayor Bob Filner Fallout

http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/business/strictly-business/x558594309/HOLLY-CULHANE-Sexual-harassment-prevention-training-not-optional

So, after the Mayor Bob Filner scandal, the L.A. Mayor campaigns to enforce 2004 laws requiring mandatory sexual harassment training for city workers.  Didn't we learn anything from the past scandals? Hill, Cranston, etc?

Law School Dean Lawrence Mitchell Is Sued by Law Professor Raymond Ku For Retaliation: Ku Reported Mitchell's Sexual Harassment

http://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/index.ssf/2013/10/case_law_professor_sues_dean_l.html


In this instance, a former law school associate dean, Raymond Ku, has filed a lawsuit against Case Western Law School and its Dean, Lawrence Mitchell for retaliating against his reporting Mitchell to the school's provost, vice president for diversity and faculty diversity officer.

Ku, the University has retorted, has not suffered retaliation, as he is a full tenured full-time faculty at the law school.

I'm sure we all know that even if you still have your position, there are many ways an employee can be discriminated against and tormented, even if they are not terminated.

Without knowing all the facts regarding the lawsuit, it is interesting to see that an informant, not the victim, is coming forward with allegations, and still, suffers the same consequences.

Bob Filner's Sexual Harassment Debacle Ends With Felony Conviction

http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/15/justice/san-diego-filner-charges/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

At some point, Filner was quoted as saying that his behavior was a result of his attempt to forge personal relationships.

So, You Think You'd Report If You'd Been Sexually Harassed? Think Again.

Reporting that your boss is a sexual harasser is much easier said than done. So the next time you judge the person who didn't report being victimized, think again.



http://thecareerist.typepad.com/thecareerist/2013/10/stand-up-for-sexual-harassment.html

NYC Parks Dept Cafaro Update: And It's Ugly

http://m.nydailynews.com/new-york/investigators-find-lewd-images-phone-parks-department-boss-article-1.1476038

Thomas v. Shavolian: Complaint Alleges He Fondled Her Breast In Interview. What????

There is no doubt that in a decimated job market, employees are willing to tolerate almost anything.  After all, they're lucky to have a job, right?  Very sad.  However, in the below link to the Daily News article, the plaintiff alleges that Shavolian fondled her breasts in her interview.  Perhaps she should have filed a criminal complaint after the interview and moved on...

http://m.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/boss-made-stand-urinated-harassment-suit-article-1.1474654

Angelo's Pizza Settles for $35,000 for Sexual Harassment and Retaliatory Termination

http://eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/9-27-13a.cfm

Another settlement hot off the EEOC Twitter feed.  It pays to report harassment in the workplace.  Even if it's a small pizzeria in a small upstate New York town.

Lake Tahoe Waitress Accepts Settlement For Sexual Harassment and Retaliatory Action

http://eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/9-27-13f.cfm

Hot off the EEOC Twitter feed comes the story above...

Anais Perez-Villegas VS. NYPD and Sgt. Mole Alleging Sexual Harassment

http://m.nydailynews.com/new-york/female-nypd-officer-sues-sergeant-article-1.1448498

The NYPD has another sexual harassment lawsuit.  This time, the P.O says her Sgt. couldn't keep his vulgar comments out of her memo book.

Steven Fife, Horace Mann Sex Abuse Victim Cannot Put Sex Harassment Behind Him - He Made Claim After Claim

http://m.nypost.com/p/news/national/mann_on_boy_abuse_IMtOfoXJ0BvqLGW65Kbs8O

Fife was told that coming forward with his allegations of attempted rape by his English teacher in the 70's would "hurt his chances of getting into a good college..."  The stories are usually the same, whether it's an employee who needs the job, a former employee who needs the recommendation, or a student who needs a good grade.  Victims have been and continue to be intimidated into keeping silent, and the predators continue to prey on the vulnerable.

Kentucky State Legislator John Arnold Investigated After Claims of Sexual Harassment

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130901/COLUMNISTS21/309010048/1008/NEWS01/Joseph-Gerth-House-Speaker-Greg-Stumbo-investigation-is-unlikely-to-address-deeper-problems?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CLocal%20News%7Cp

Question again, like most other cases, why did it take so long after complaints were filed, to censure and investigate this politician?  Why do victims have to go to the media and go public before something is finally done?

Bob Filner Leaves Office... Finally

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE97U01F20130831?irpc=932

Bob Filner leaves the San Diego Mayor's office without admitting any wrongdoing.  He'll have many years ahead of him fighting in court against the numerous allegations against him.

Gloria Allred: Where Were You When We Needed You?

On CNN this morning, Allred talked about her client and the other Bob Filner victims of his sexual harassment.  She told CNN that mediation in front of a retired federal court judge on behalf of Irene McCormack Jackson precipitated his imminent resignation.  Allred stated that had Jackson not come forward with her lawsuit, Filner would still be engaging in his illegal behavior in the Mayor's office to this day.  Allred is 100% correct!

Bob Filner Finally Decides To Resign

http://news.msn.com/us/tentative-deal-in-san-diego-mayor-harassment-suit

Should the people of San Diego be happy?  Or, should we look further into how a man in his position as a public official for over 20 years lasted so long in office and accumulated such a large number of alleged victims of his sexual harassment?

Jamie Squillare V. Michael Sunga: CBS and 90210 Sued by Set Dresser

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/90210-set-dresser-sues-cbs-578667

A bit disturbing that the plaintiff slept with her boss to get the job initially.  But, should that preclude her from prevailing in her sexual harassment lawsuit?  Only in Hollywood.  Further, shouldn't Sunga be prosecuted for extortion?

Speaking of Bob Packwood...Rachel Maddow's Piece on MSNBC The Other Night Reminded Us Of This. A Suprise Call and Email From Our Former Boss On The Very Day The Bob Packwood Scandal Broke In 1992. A Short Story

Speaking of Bob Packwood… 

The writers of this blog were contacted by our former boss, AKA,  "The Animal," in November, 1992...

After both of us resigned from our positions as Assistants to The Animal in early 1992, we tried, as difficult as it was, to move forward and put the sexual and emotional abuse behind us.  It wasn’t easy, but new jobs in new companies eased the pain.

I stayed in Hollywood, and went to work for a great company with great people, as a Director of Marketing.  My partner on this blog, left for Europe where she got a job in the International Division of a movie studio. Still good friends, we communicated via email almost every day.

The receptionist at my new job rang my buzzer one early afternoon and announced that, The Animal, CEO from the Movie Studio, was on the phone for me.  The call was a surprise.  It was unexpected.  Although the headlines in the paper that morning gave me a hint as to the reason I was on his mind.

Even after you leave a traumatic situation, the feelings always seem to pour into you like waters flowing in at high tide, the instant any connection to the trauma hits you.  What could hit you like a brick on the head more than the actual perpetrator calling for you, when you’ve been able to escape from his power and control, in your new safe environment?

Thus, when the receptionist announced his call, I promptly replied, “take a message.”

Now, at that time, in his career, not many people turned down The Animal’s calls.  I knew, on the other end of the line, his poor “new” assistant, would have to bare the brunt of his rage, when learning that I would not be available to him when he phoned. “What do you mean, she’s not available? Was she there? Is she in a meeting? GET HER ON THE PHONE!” I could hear the screaming in my head, as I knew the routine perfectly. I felt badly for the new “girl” but was overjoyed that it wasn’t me making the calls for him.  I’d escaped.

I could just see him in his office, with the new girl at his side, waiting to write down his every word as he’d pace back and forth and yell and scream and demand that I remain on his phone sheet until she was able to reach me for him. He was like a tiger after its prey and for the moment, I was something he needed to pounce on and obliterate.

I had seen the headlines that day.  I knew that Senator Bob Packwood was being accused by staff member after staff member of sexual harassment as well as lobbyists.  It was all over the press.  It was on every news station.  After Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas, this was the biggest story to break about sexual harassment concerning someone in a very powerful position in the U.S. Government, who was being accused of reprehensible behavior against the women he worked with.

I figured, The Animal must be calling me because he’d seen the headlines, and was worried sick that, since I was within the statutory period in which I could file a claim against him, his lewd and unlawful acts may be made public.  Perhaps, if I too would read the newspapers or see the news, and was smart like him, maybe I would seize the opportunity to come forward and expose his disgusting and harassing behavior that he’d participated in for the two years that I worked for him.  

Then I thought, no, that’s so obvious.  No one would be that transparent.  If he was really calling about that, he’d at least wait a week or two.  Clearly calling the day the Packwood situation made the headlines was much too pathetic.  Especially for such a clever smart studio head, like The Animal.

I sent an email to my partner, in England.  I told her he’d called.  What do you know?  He’d e-mailed her on the same day.  He told her he was just checking in, that he missed her, etc.

I was flabbergasted.  Yes, he was checking in on his victims…  Making sure we were in no way plotting our revenge, planning a law suit, seeking restitution and justice for his unlawful behavior.  

So, I waited a day, and called him back.

After very brief hellos and how are yous were exchanged, I asked him, so, “why is it that you are calling?”

His answer in his thick Mickey Donovan accent, “You know honey, sweetie, you are missed here. You need to come and visit us here at the studio and give me a big hug.  You know, that wouldn’t be sexual harassment don’t you?”

I was disgusted by his attempt to feel me out, and make such an overt attempt at discovery.  He really did think I was a complete fool.  

Problem was, that then, with my whole career in front of me, and my applications to law school waiting to be completed on my desk, applications that required letters of references from previous employers like The Animal, I felt stuck, trapped and helpless. How could I, how could we come forward and expose him?  This was a time before reality TV and social media made it acceptable to air each and every shameful and embarassing life event.  This was a time when "You'll Never Eat Lunch In This Town Again" was perceived as a career ending publication for it's author, Julia Phillips.  Clearly, our perception at the time was that if we did expose The Animal, we would not only not eat lunch in town again, but that we would be unemployable for many years to come.

Bob Packwood and Bob Filner vs. Barbara Boxer

Rachel Maddow has a great piece on her show today about Packwood's sexual harassment debacle of the 1990's and how it took him 5 years to resign his post.  The two Bob's have similar patterns of behavior.  Check out her show tonight if you can!

Vito Lopez Continued. Outrageous.

http://m.nydailynews.com/news/politics/vito-lopez-88k-city-taxpayer-money-article-1.1420685

What is worse?
1) That Lopez is even running for City Council;
2) That individuals are actually supporting his campaign;
3) That the city contributes $$$ for every $ he raises?

Mayor Bob Has Yet Another Accuser - And It Appears, He's a Sloppy Kisser

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-eighth-woman-bob-filner-20130731,0,3272256.story

Lara Fink, another Staffer Who Worked for Mayor Filner of San Diego, comes forward with allegations of sexual harassment

http://gawker.com/a-second-former-staffer-is-accusing-the-san-diego-mayor-890193796

Gee Mayor Bob, are there many more?  If so, I'm sure Gloria Allred will find them.  You sure you still don't want to resign?

Pelosi Won't Comment on San Diego Mayor Filner's Sexual Harassment Problems

http://m.nydailynews.com/news/politics/pelosi-won-comment-san-diego-mayor-article-1.1403646

Although he's denying the sexual harassment allegations, which he is clearly entitled to do, he's been banned from meetings behind closed doors with female staffers, alone.

Dr. Henry Balboa, Long Island podiatrist allegedly gropes 22 year old medical assistant

http://retroskinz.blogspot.com/2013/07/cbs-new-york-news-li-woman-says-she-was.html?m=1

She claims he couldn't keep his eyes off her. She complained to her office manager. Then she was fired.

Mayor Bob Filner of San Diego Apologizes and Says He'll Get Help: Good. But Resign First Please

http://m.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-leadership/wp/2013/07/12/san-diego-mayor-bob-filners-frank-apology-video/

Why does a public official in 2013 think he can apologize publicly and keep his post?Details of the Allegations in article below

Are Police Departments as bad as Hollywood?

It's in the news constantly. Police departments sued by employees on sexual harassment and discrimination claims.  Those who are charged with upholding and enforcing the law are breaking it within their own ranks.

http://m.nydailynews.com/news/national/woman-florida-police-sex-scandal-article-1.1395829

Richard Nanula - sex addict or sexual harasser? Is there a difference?

We all know the game. Even Ray Donovan shows how it works in the new Showtime series. Star caught in sexually compromising position, even criminal position, and the way to redemption is through rehab.

But, when corporations are reluctant to act immediately when a mogul goes awry, shouldn't they be held responsible.  The PR team launching its "sexual addiction" rehab releases surely don't repair the damage created by an executive that most likely ran rampant for years exhibiting unlawful and debilitating behavior.  Certainly Ms. Shaw wasn't the first to report.  Or maybe she was.  It takes a very bold person to report to HR, the behavior of the powerful head honcho.





http://variety.com/2013/biz/news/richard-nanula-colony-capital-face-sexual-harassment-suit-from-paralegal-1200503136/

George Chopek of Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, sued for Sexual Harassing female Detective

Despite Lynn Wehling's claims of harassment, nothing was done to discipline Chopek.  Wehling, a gay detective, claims that Chopek referred to her sexuality and continually referred to her as a "guy," and "dude," including doing so in front of inmates that they were transporting during their work together.  In addition, Chopek allegedly commented on her female friends, insinuating that they were lovers, and commenting on the size of their breasts.

So, when this case is settled out of court, who do you think will pay?  NJ taxpayers of course!

Cumberland County, New Jersey Cop charged with Sexually Harassing Detective, click below to read article

Sexually Harassed Nanny

A friend's nanny came to us with a story the other day. Her nanny works part time for another family in the early mornings.  It just so happens that when she works for that family, the mom is usually not home when she arrives, just the dad.

She told of the dad's behavior and asked, is this behavior appropriate, because I feel weirded out.  

Firstly, if you feel "weirded out," then the behavior is most likely inappropriate.   But, just to make sure, we asked for details. 

She told us that even though she'd worked for the family for many months, the husband had virtually ignored her existence.  He'd never spoken to her, nor had he ever even gazed in her direction. Yet, in the last two weeks, he'd begun to actually speak to her.  However, the speech was often accompanied by a brush of her leg by his wandering hand, or a strange incidental contact with her shoulder as he sauntered up to her by the sink.  

At first, she recounted, she thought the physical contact was accidental. But, as his contact with her became more frequent, he began to talk to her about her physical appearance.  

As she told us this information, it became obvious that this guy was sexually harassing the nanny.  

She felt uncomfortable that he noticed how her "pink blouse flattered her curves," to the point that she felt dirty and wanted to go home and change her blouse.  

The question was, what could she do?  Well, any action she took would most likely cause her to lose her job.  I recalled the scene from The Nanny Diaries, when the sleazy cheating husband noticed the namny for the first time, despite her year of employ, and quickly pounced on her ass.

Go to the wife? How would that pan out?  Confront the husband?  Well, that would most likely be met with a, "gee, you're so sensitive, I was just complimenting you."

Likely, this financial executive engages in the same type of conduct at his job in the City.  No doubt the women he works with have to deal with his same crap. Or do they?

Well, It's Not NYPD LT. Jason Margolis' First Time Accused of Sexually Harassing His Female Subordinates

Repeat Offender?

Apparently Lt. Margolis was accused of sexual harassment in Dec. 2011.  Ineffective discipline? Or was he ever disciplined?

NYPD Lt. Jason Margolis Asked New Cop "you like white guys don't you?"

http://m.nydailynews.com/new-york/files-sexual-harassment-suit-article-1.1374386



Jazmina Inserillo alleges that after complaining of her Lt.'s sexual harassment, she was ordered to go to rehab for her drinking. When she refused, she was disciplined and suspended.

Is it surprising that this goes on at the NYPD?

Steve Phillips' scandalous behavior alleged at ESPN only now causes network to crack down? What about the last decade of allegations?

Click for article about ESPN scandal

Chloe Rivera and Tori Burhams sue Vito Lopez and Sheldon Silver

Click below for link to article

After taking the place of two previous staffers, that complained about Vito Lopez's sexual harassment, these two women allegedly suffered the same fate.  This time, though, they're suing. Looks like it is going to be costly for the defendants.

We've Come A Long Way!

We loved this and had to share it, click link to read this blogger's story

How a Victim of Sexual Harassment Suffers - Seven Symptoms

Alarming effects of Sexual Harassment

http://www.myhealthnewsdaily.com/1884-sexual-harassment-health-effects.html

NYC Parks and Recreation - James Cafaro and Angelo Figueroa allegedly sexually harassed the female employees at the NYC agency

If you want your job,GET ON THE POLE! 

 Click below to read article:

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/women-parks-dept-stripped-better-jobs-sources-article-1.1357067

Resigning Finally, but running for CITY COUNCIL. Are You Kidding Me Vito Lopez?

Guy has NO SHAME

Click to read

FAILURE TO INVESTIGATE. FAILURE PERIOD. ALL Assemblyman VITO LOPEZ RECEIVED WAS CENSURE?

Shame on Albany.  The pervasiveness of Mr. Lopez's harassment, according to an ethics regulators' report are shocking not only for their lurid content, but for the fact that the NY State Assembly failed to investigate the allegations and "ignoring the Assembly's own internal rules," in doing so, according to the article in the NY Times below.


NY Times Article, click to read

When Should You Turn Down the Job

Big Warning Signs that You Shouldn't Take the Job, or when you should quit.

1) He touches your hand and tells you, "see this hand?", then points to his head, then says, "my brain, tells this hand what to do."  "You are my right hand, get it?"

2) He walks in the room and says nothing, just stares.

3) He tells you you will have to use sexual prowess to accomplish any tasks he assigns, if that is what it takes to get the job done.

4) During you first week on the job he asks, "would you go to a movie with me sometime."

5) When you try to quit, he promises you a bonus and a promotion.

6) When you walk into his office he calls you a hot number.

7) When you accompany him to a meeting he describes the many ways he'd sexually violate a young woman passing by.



No matter how bad the job market is, how powerful your boss is, how young and inexperienced you are,  no matter how many student loans you have to pay back, nothing is worse for you than to remain in a position where you are demoralized and abused.

QUIT... QUIT... QUIT...

But report him or her first.  File a complaint with HR.  Depending on what happens with HR, you may need to proceed quickly to the EEOC and file a Title VII claim. 

The Scientific Community - Women Working at Field Sites - The Same Problem

In Science, on Field Sites the same problem, the same stories, click below to read about the study

Flashback 1986 - Canastel's Restaurant NYC and a First Encounter with Sexual Harassment

Almost 30 years later and nothing changed. Click for Article

A Freshman at NYU and all of 17, living in the big city.  She received scholarship money and loans, but not nearly enough to sustain a lifestyle of daily cab fare and food outside of the dorms.  What was a girl to do?  Well, start by going out to dinner to celebrate your 18th birthday with your roommate at one of the “hottest” spots in town, Canastel’s.  It was September, 1985, the mid-80’s.  Wall Streeters, garment center bozos, celebrities all flocked to 19th Street and Park Avenue South to wait in line for a table at Marc Packer’s fabulous Italian restaurant.  Unless you were Steve Perry from Journey, or Prince (the Artist formerly known as Prince, or is he Prince again, I’m not sure), you waited for a table. 

Her roommate made a reservation, and they were met at the door by a hostess that bleakly advised them that their table for their 8 p.m. reservation was not ready, but to please have a drink at the bar.  They were teens, but that didn’t matter, looks alone got you alcohol back then.  So they drank, and they waited.  By 9:15, they were seated at their small deuce and were eager to feast on exorbitantly priced fresh arugala and shaved parmesan and pasta pomodoro. 

When a bald man in an exquisite suit and a beaklike nose,  swooped down on their little table and asked how they were enjoying their food, she looked up and in her most sophisticated voice uttered, “it’s fabulous.”

He replied, as he eyed her up and down, “Do you need a job?  I’m Marc and I own the place.”  She then flipped her 80’s hair back, and said, lying, “I’ve been looking for a job for the longest time.”  Truth be told, she wanted a job for the past three weeks, but hadn’t as much as ventured to the job boards at the student union once to try to find one.  First semester was tough, and she wasn’t sure she could handle the pressure of work and school.

He asked her to stand up.  Surprised, but game, she did.  He then twirled her around.  “You’re hired.”

This was the start of an eight month stint at Canastel’s as a hostess during which time Marc Packer and the restaurant’s Maitre’d, Moreno, had both, at one time or another, managed to pin her against the counter in the back kitchen on more than one occasion, and forced their tongues into her mouth.  The money was so good, with the tips from the cigarette sales and the coat check, that it was impossible to quit.  All the girls endured the harassment.  The waitresses, Sandra Bullock included, all were treated like geishas.  It was her first experience in the working world, and unfortunately, not the only one where she was treated like an object.

Why is it that young women still seem to think that enduring such treatment is akin to "paying your dues?"   

Male on Male Sexual Harassment Case Can Go Forward

Senaca Foods Corp. sued by Male employee alleging that he was sexually harassed by male superior.  Comments were made to him like, "suck my dick," etc.  Jeffrey Barrows also alleged that his male supervisor had sexually harassed him by touching his genitals and creating a hostile work environment. 

Although there was no allegation that the Defendant employer, Victor Sanabria, was gay, or that Mr. Barrows, the Plaintiff was gay, the complaint alleged that the unlawful behavior by Sanabria was always directed at male employees. 

Click here to read the Appellate Court's Decision

Way Beyond Hollywood, but Just As Unlawful

How many ways are these undocumented workers taken advantage of?  If a professional woman won't come forward to report sexual harassment in the workplace, how can we ever expect migrant farm workers to complain and/or report the harassment.

It is difficult to comprehend the extent by which farm workers are at the mercy if those that employ them.

Click to read article

Another NY Lawyer Sued For Sexually Harassing Paralegal

What was this guy thinking?  The plaintiff, law graduate, Sabrina Rafi, says she was terminated after she reported this sleazy guy's behavior.  Allegedly into polygamy and being fed Korean food with chopsticks, Mr. Ray thought he could request that his young female paralegal should oblige him with these unusual requests.  Poor young woman never thought this would be a job requirement in Torts.  Shame on him, if true. Click here for the article

Remember Herman Cain?

This dated op/ed in the Daily Beast accurately reflects the extent to which women refuse to report the sexual harassment they endure in the workplace. 

Women shouldn't wait until a Harasser decides to run for public office!  Delays in reporting just strengthens the Harasser's defense.


Click to read the Daily Beast op/ed piece from 11/2011

The New Sexual Harrasment Defense Used Again, I COULDN"T GET IT UP: Monteverde's Counterclaim For Defamation

 In his counterclaim, the prominent NY lawyer alleges defamation in his countersuit against the associate that sued him and his firm for sexual harassment.  He claims that when attempting penetration, he was unable to have an erection and she gave him a blow job instead.  Good defense?

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Juan E. Monteverde, Esq. Prominent Lawyer, sued for Sexual Harassment by Female Associate - Allegations Include Forced Sex

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Oracle Australia settles Sexual Harassment Claim

Oracle in Australia settles sexual harassment case Click Here

The complainant had to jump through many hoops to be taken seriously, it seems, including being reassigned to another position, which she perceived was a demotion.  Meanwhile, the accused remained on the lucrative account.

Assistant District Attorney takes Settlement but Public Records Tell Story of Alleged Egregious Conduct and Retaliation

Sexual Harassment Texas Style: In the DA's Office Click for Article

Don't Worry His Dick Doesn't Work: Probably Not a Great Defense to Sexual Harassment Claim

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When the young female employee reported the defendant's alleged harassment to his partner, the partner told her, "don't worry, his dick doesn't work anyway."   I'd love to hear that cross-examination by Rosemarie Arnold, who I've heard is a very tough cookie!

Anti-bullying Laws for the Workplace; Is There A Difference Between The Bully at Work and the Sexual Harasser

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“People are trapped, they don’t have the same alternative jobs to jump to,” Namie said. “They are staying longer in these pressured, stress-filled toxic work environments.”  Citing the economic downturn.  Surely victims of sexual harassment are in the same predicament in this slow economy.  

Women Too...

Click to read article about former female ICE Chief of Staff, Suzanne Barr

Jon Peters: He Took the Case to Trial.... and LOST.

On the stand, Morita tells of Jon Peters' harassing behavior, which sounds all too familiar. Click to read the article.

She wasn't silent, and she prevailed.
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Sexual Harassment in Sports: blast from the past. The Knicks then: now the Warriors.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/02/sports/basketball/03garden-cnd.html

Why Stay Silent?

http://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/01/why-so-many-victims-of-sexual-harassment-stay-silent-still/266820/



It's been a bit more than twenty years since I worked for the Animal.  Animal is the term we used for him.  Why did we call him the Animal?  Because he behaved like one.  I'd never seen a man so constantly grab his crotch area through his jeans and maneuver his junk.  This Chairman and CEO would scream at the top of his lungs about any minor detail (a busy phone line, a 10 cent discrepancy on a bill for reimbursement, a five second delay in a ringing phone line, etc.)..  He'd throw a tantrum if someone ate one of his cookies, and most importantly, dominated everyone around him with his aggression and power.  This is not to mention his vulgar and disgusting behavior of a sexual nature, which I won't go into now.

Yet, what is the reason that we never came forward? 

I still have difficulty writing anything about those two years.  It's as if the trauma is so deeply ingrained, that to bring it all up again would create more anger and frustration about my silence during the term of Harassment.

I recall one incident vividly that happened not too long after I began working at the Studio.  The incident didn't even involve the Animal directly, but his Co-Chairman and Co-CEO.  The incident was even more despicable, in my mind at the time, ironically, because I didn't even work for the Animal's partner, yet he too thought he could harass. 

It was a regular morning in the Executive Offices of the movie studio.  I was running out of the Animal's office to perform some task he'd assigned in his office the second before.  As I walked past the front reception desk on the way to my office, his partner, his co-Chairman and co-CEO, slapped my behind.  I was confused, shocked, humiliated, embarassed and objectified.  I had left the door open to the Animal's office when I'd left, and instinctively turned around to see if I'd get any look of sympathy or support from my boss, and if in fact the Animal  had seen his partner touch my bottom.  He had, and I saw the smirk on his face, almost like he was thinking, "Gosh, I wish I'd done that."  Then, as the butt-smacker walked toward the Animal's office for his meeting, he yelled out, "Honey, those pants are too tight."

The angry feeling I had felt a moment earlier disappeared.  All of the sudden, I thought, "Shit, it's my fault, my pants are too tight."  I went from being the victim to the perpetrator in less than ten seconds. 

I was no longer angry at the men who were treating me like a two bit hooker, I was mad at myself.   I shouldn't have worn those cream colored slacks.  How crazy of me to dress in fitting slacks with a nice blouse to work.  I brought his behavior upon myself. 

This was how they got you.  Their manipulative tactics, so subtle, yet so effective. 

Clearly, there were many other reasons to refrain from reporting the pervasive abuse that took place.  However, when you work for the big boss, there is, one most likely feels, nowhere to turn.  That was how I felt then.  I know now how wrong I was.

And it Goes On and On and On

http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2013/03/25/adria_richards_her_firing_online_harassment_show_how_sexual_harassment_endures.html

Peter Guber of The Warriors Settle: Co-Owner Peter Guber settles Sexual Harassment lawsuit. For Guber, this isn't the first time an action is brought against him for Sexual Harassment

Variety, 1997 article
Peter Guber sued for sexual harassment
http://variety.com/1997/biz/news/guber-named-in-lawsuit-1116675738/

Warriors and its co-owners sued for sexual harassment
 http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-33483999.html

The athlete and his team owners are all implicated in fostering an environment in which the Plaintiff was sexually harassed.  The team settles.  The player plays, his owners play along, and they buy their way out of the mess they fostered.  But does this system do anything to curb future "bad" behavior?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5v0YXEGH5c&feature=player_embedded

Here they are: the new owners of the team.  Does the crowd know they just forked over an unknown amount of money to settle a lawsuit agains them for sexual harassment?  Do they care?  Probably not.

Rape Culture, Sports and their link to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/carl-gibson/patriarchy-dominates_b_2909551.html?utm_hp_ref=steubenville-rape

Our young athletes are glorified like our top executives.  We encourage the behavior of entitlement  in these promising varsity players.  How will they end up behaving in the real world, after high school and college.  We'll see in the following posts...

Another day, another harasser

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/03/hot-yoga-guru-faces-sexual-harassment-charges/


http://m.gawker.com/5992625/celebrity-yoga-guru-accused-of-sexual-assault-and-harassment-in-lawsuit-rocking-yoga-world