All articles tagged with #code of conduct
Parker Harris addressed Marc Benioff’s ICE jokes in an internal Salesforce meeting, saying the remarks were a 'very bad joke' and that he is 'not OK with it.' He urged colleagues to discuss the issue privately and referenced the Code of Conduct, amid Slack backlash and employee outrage, while Benioff has not publicly commented.
ASEAN’s 11 members, meeting in Manila, face a multi‑front agenda: Myanmar’s long‑running conflict and elections not endorsed by the bloc, ongoing engagement under a 2021 peace plan, momentum to conclude a legally binding ASEAN‑China Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, and a fragile Thailand–Cambodia border ceasefire that ASEAN will monitor as the Philippines coordinates the bloc’s observer role.
ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Cebu pressed the bloc’s long-running peace plan for Myanmar’s civil war and pushed to finish negotiations with China on a South China Sea code of conduct by the end of 2026, while Myanmar’s military government remains excluded from high-level talks. Observers weren’t invited to recent elections, and analysts say bridging remaining differences—especially on international law and whether the COC should be legally binding—will be difficult as focus also includes de-escalation and humanitarian aid.
Royal Society president Paul Nurse defends not expelling Elon Musk over conduct concerns, arguing expulsions should target fraud or false research, a stance that has sparked fierce debate among fellow researchers and critics who say the code of conduct and public trust in science are at stake.
Nestle has dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe following a breach of the company's code of conduct related to an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate, appointing Philipp Navratil as his successor.
Columbia University officials appeared before Congress to address criticism of antisemitic behavior on campus, with the hearing featuring tense exchanges. The leaders confidently affirmed that calling for the genocide of Jews violates the university's code of conduct, in contrast to the cautious responses from officials of other universities in a previous hearing.
A government-commissioned report in Australia recommends imposing hefty fines on major supermarkets, such as Woolworths and Coles, if they breach a proposed mandatory code of conduct when dealing with suppliers, rejecting calls to give regulators the power to break up the big chains. The report suggests fines of up to A$10 million or 10% of revenue for non-compliance and aims to make the code tougher and more compulsory, with meaningful penalties and a more independent dispute resolution process. The final report is due in June, and the government is seeking ways to address the cost of living crisis and improve competition in the grocery sector.
The Philippines' recent affirmation of a code of conduct (COC) between China and Southeast Asian countries signals a shift from earlier efforts at forging a separate pact, possibly due to tensions hindering progress. Tensions in the disputed South China Sea are not solely about US-China rivalry, as the Philippines and other claimants have legitimate rights and interests. However, strained ties between China and the Philippines may deter other claimants from openly welcoming Manila's overtures, and excluding China from discussions could complicate efforts to conclude a regional code of conduct. The Philippines' commitment to the COC is seen as a diplomatic way to rein in China's behavior in the South China Sea, while legal options are also being considered to promote its maritime interests.
A mother in Lake County, Florida, has been banned from driving onto her children's school campus due to a decal promoting her OnlyFans account on her car. The school's headmaster cited "disharmony" as the reason for the ban, while other parents complained that the decal goes against the school's code of conduct. The mother, Michelle Cline, and her husband run the OnlyFans account and have attended the associated church and school for years. Cline's children will finish the school year there, but their return next year is uncertain.
House GOP Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik criticized Harvard University for allowing President Claudine Gay to remain in her position despite her testimony suggesting that calls for the genocide of Jews require "context" before violating the school's code of conduct. Stefanik called it a "complete moral failure" and accused Harvard of only updating its code of conduct to allow a plagiarist as president. Harvard's board deliberated over calls for Gay's removal but ultimately reaffirmed their support, citing her as the right leader to address societal issues. The controversy has led to the resignation of UPenn President Liz Magill, while MIT has expressed full support for its president.
The presidents of Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania are responding to criticism following their testimonies on campus anti-Semitism at a congressional hearing. The presidents reiterated their commitment to free expression and diversity of viewpoints on campus, while also stating that action is being taken to support students facing threats and to hold violators of the code of conduct accountable. Some supporters of Israel and Palestine have called for resignations or legal action against the presidents. Harvard President Claudine Gay clarified that calls for violence or genocide against the Jewish community are not condoned by the university, and Penn President Elizabeth Magill promised to review the university's code of conduct after declining to say whether advocating genocide was a violation.
The White House and political leaders criticized university presidents for their weak condemnation of antisemitism and hate speech against Jewish people on their campuses during a congressional hearing. The presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology faced scrutiny for their responses to questions about calling for the genocide of Jewish people and other forms of hate speech. The White House spokesman expressed disappointment in their lack of stronger condemnation, while lawmakers called for their resignation or firing. The issue of antisemitism on campuses has become a point of concern amid tensions surrounding the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and MIT are facing calls for their resignations after their refusal to explicitly state whether calling for the genocide of Jews violates their schools' code of conduct against bullying and harassment. The presidents' responses during a congressional hearing have been criticized as "unacceptable and antisemitic," with accusations that they are failing to protect Jewish students on their campuses. The universities have been under scrutiny for their handling of a rise in antisemitism since the Israel-Hamas war began. Investigations into antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses have been opened by the federal government.
Harvard President Claudine Gay faced criticism from the local campus Jewish organization, Harvard Hillel, for her "disappointing" testimony on antisemitism. Gay refused to state that calls for the genocide of Jews breached the university's code of conduct, stating that speech qualifying as harassment "depends on the context." Harvard Hillel called on Gay to take action to protect Jewish students, expressing shock at her refusal to draw a line on threatening antisemitic speech. The organization questioned her ability to safeguard Jewish students on campus and urged her to address the pervasive antisemitic rhetoric.
During a House committee hearing on antisemitism on college campuses, Rep. Elise Stefanik grilled Harvard University President Dr. Claudine Gay over instances of students calling for violence and genocide against Jews. Stefanik challenged Gay to confirm that such speech was not protected free speech at Harvard and questioned if it violated the university's code of conduct. Gay admitted the speech was abhorrent but deflected when pressed for specifics on disciplinary actions. Stefanik criticized Harvard's handling of antisemitism and called for Gay's resignation.