A new lawsuit alleges that Kanye West, now known as Ye, subjected a former Yeezy staffer, Murphy Aficionado, to antisemitic tirades and a sexually hostile work environment. The lawsuit claims West made antisemitic remarks involving Kim Kardashian and engaged in inappropriate behavior during work meetings. Aficionado, who was hired as a project manager, also accuses West of failing to pay promised wages and creating a hostile work environment. The lawsuit follows previous controversies involving West's antisemitic comments and the closure of his Donda Academy.
Ye's former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, has filed a lawsuit against the rapper, accusing him of sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and failing to pay her millions of dollars. The suit alleges that Ye sent her sexually explicit content, asked inappropriate questions, and masturbated in front of her. Ye's representative denied the allegations, claiming Pisciotta pursued him for material benefits and engaged in blackmail. Pisciotta also claims she was promised but never received significant payments and was wrongfully terminated.
The mother of Robert De Niro's former assistant testified in a $12 million federal discrimination claim against the actor, stating that her daughter suffered physically and emotionally while working for him. The assistant's mother described her daughter as stressed, tearful, and skeletal, with worsening mental health after leaving De Niro's company. The assistant claims that De Niro created a hostile work environment and engaged in gender discrimination. De Niro has countersued, alleging that the assistant misused company funds.
USPS workers in Milwaukee held a rally to protest against hostile work environments, wage thefts, and unfair disciplinary actions. The workers demanded to be treated with basic human dignity and highlighted issues such as assaults on the job and difficulties in getting management to address emergency situations. City leaders showed support for the workers, emphasizing the importance of safety in the workplace. The workers hope for collaboration between management and the union to find solutions and mitigate crime. The community was urged to report crimes and assaults and to ensure well-lit surroundings. The USPS did not respond to the claims at the rally.
The Charleston County School Board has voted to pay former Superintendent Eric Gallien over $350,000 as part of a settlement agreement to part ways. An outside investigation found that Gallien did not create a hostile work environment, but he was found to have intentionally failed to comply with directives from the board. Gallien will receive one year's salary, an additional $50,000, reimbursement for expenses, and attorney fees. The board will now begin discussions on searching for a new superintendent.
Wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels has filed a lawsuit against Lizzo, alleging a hostile work environment that condones racism, fatphobia, and sexual harassment. Daniels claims that Lizzo's management team made racist and fatphobic comments, mocked Black women, denied workers medical care, and forced her to endure degrading sexual harassment. Lizzo's production company, wardrobe manager, and tour manager are also named as defendants. Daniels hopes to start a conversation about the mistreatment of Black women in the industry and advocates for equality and fair treatment in the workplace.
Lizzo is facing another lawsuit, this time from a stylist who alleges a hostile work environment characterized by racism and bullying. The lawsuit accuses Lizzo and supervisors of sexual and racial harassment, disability discrimination, retaliation, and assault. The claims build upon allegations from former tour dancers who accused Lizzo of pressuring them to engage in sexually explicit acts. The stylist claims to have witnessed discussions about hiring sex workers and attending sex shows. Lizzo's representatives dismissed the lawsuit as an "absurd publicity stunt."
Lizzo is being sued by three former dancers who allege a hostile work environment and harassment while on her dance team. The lawsuit claims that one plaintiff was encouraged by Lizzo to touch nude performers at a club in Amsterdam, while another plaintiff felt pressured to explain her weight gain to keep her job. The complaint also alleges racial and religious discrimination by people employed by Lizzo, including a comment from an accountant that was deemed racially and fat-phobic. Lizzo's representative and production company have been contacted for comment.
Three former dancers have filed a lawsuit against Grammy-winning singer Lizzo and her dance team captain, Shirlene Quigley, accusing them of creating a hostile work environment during Lizzo's Special Tour. The dancers claim they were subjected to sexual harassment, weight shaming, and religious harassment. The lawsuit alleges that Lizzo invited employees to touch nude performers and handle sexual props. Lizzo's representatives have not yet responded to the allegations. The plaintiffs' lawyers may be seeking a settlement, as proving a hostile work environment in the entertainment industry can be challenging.
Three former dancers have filed a lawsuit against Grammy-winning singer Lizzo, alleging weight-shaming and sexual harassment. The lawsuit claims that one dancer was pressured to touch a nude performer and participate in a nude photoshoot against her will. The plaintiffs also accuse Lizzo's production company and the captain of her dance team of creating a hostile work environment based on sex, religion, race, and disability. The dancers claim that they were eventually fired or resigned due to the behavior.
Lizzo is facing a lawsuit from three former tour dancers who allege that she subjected them to a hostile work environment, including instances of sexual harassment. The lawsuit accuses Lizzo and employees of her production company of interrogating dancers about their weight and pressuring them to engage in sexually explicit acts at sex shows. The plaintiffs also claim religious and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault, and false imprisonment. Lizzo's representatives have not yet responded to the allegations.
Three former dancers have filed a lawsuit against singer Lizzo and her dance captain, accusing them of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment, religious and racial harassment, false imprisonment, and interference with prospective economic advantage. The suit alleges that Lizzo and her team made fatphobic and racist remarks, while the dance captain harassed performers for not adhering to her religious beliefs. The lawsuit also includes disturbing incidents involving Lizzo pressuring her team to engage in explicit activities at a strip club and tricking them into attending a performance at a nude cabaret bar. The allegations are particularly shocking given Lizzo's emphasis on body positivity and autonomy throughout her career.
Three former dancers of singer Lizzo have filed a lawsuit accusing her of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. The dancers claim that Lizzo pressured one of them to touch a nude performer at a strip club in Amsterdam and subjected them to an "excruciating" audition after falsely accusing them of drinking on the job. The lawsuit also alleges that Lizzo called attention to one dancer's weight gain and berated and fired her after she recorded a meeting due to a health condition. The suit names Lizzo, her production company, and the dance captain as defendants and includes claims of religious and racial harassment, false imprisonment, and interference with economic advantage. Lizzo's representatives have not yet responded to the allegations.
Equinox, a high-end gym franchise, has been ordered to pay $11.25 million in damages to Röbynn Europe, a former employee who claimed she was fired for being a black woman. A predominantly white jury agreed with her claims of a hostile work environment and discrimination based on race and gender. The verdict follows a pattern of recent transformative social movements around race and gender that may reframe the way juries think about the long shadow of emotional disruption that bigotry or sexual violence can produce. Equinox has filed a motion to reconsider the case, maintaining that the jurors had "erroneously" bought into the plaintiff's claim that she had been the victim of racial animus.
Melissa McCarthy has opened up about a "volatile, hostile" work environment that made her "physically ill" on an unnamed film set. Although she initially remained quiet, McCarthy eventually called out the hostile work conditions and has since used her experience to run her own production company with a focus on creating a positive workplace culture.
