Sexual Harassment
Voters to Settle Policy on Sexual Harassment Training for City Employees
A survey conducted last fall by the Association for Talent Development found that 71 percent of the nearly 1,000 human resources professionals polled by the global nonprofit […]
Chris Painter Is Officially Out at Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
This story has been updated. Chris Painter, the acclaimed chef of Wm. Mulherin’s Sons who was suspended by his business partners following a recent Philadelphia magazine investigation that […]
City Council Pushes for Sexual Harassment Training for All City Workers
Sexual harassment prevention training could soon be required for all Philadelphia city workers. City Council passed a bill on Thursday – International Women’s Day – that […]
John DeBella Accused of Sexual Harassment by Former WMGK Co-Host
The humor of legendary disc jockey John DeBella has always hovered somewhere between sophomoric and borderline offensive over the course of his 35 years on […]
Rhynhart Opens Sexual Harassment Reporting Line for City Employees
Current and former city employees who are experiencing sexual harassment have a new option for reporting potential abuse. Philadelphia controller Rebecca Rhynhart has created a new […]
PAFA Declines to Remove Chuck Close Exhibit After Sexual Harassment Allegations
Museums and institutions around the country are grappling with sexual harassment allegations against renowned painter Chuck Close. Leading the way is the National Gallery of Art in Washington, […]
Meehan Won’t Seek Reelection Amid Sexual Harassment Controversy
U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan, the Delaware County Republican who has come under fire for using taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment claim, has decided […]
Rep. Patrick Meehan Says Sexual Harassment Accuser Left Him “Hurt”
Days after a New York Times report revealed that U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan used taxpayer money to settle sexual harassment accusations, Meehan spoke excessively about the […]
U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan Under Fire After Sexual Harassment Report
Until this weekend, U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan was largely portrayed as one of several congressmen leading the fight against sexual violence in Washington and elsewhere. But on Saturday, The New […]
Transgender Man Sues Philly IHOP for Sexual Harassment
These days, Jahkee Wade makes hoagies at the University City Wawa at 36th and Chestnut streets, a job he says he loves because the employees […]
The Woman Who Began the #MeToo Movement Was a Philly Activist
You’ve probably seen Tarana Burke all over TIME’s website – and the internet in general – today. If you didn’t already know, Burke is the woman […]
What Leading Philly Democrats Have to Say About the Jewell Williams Harassment Allegations
On Thursday, we asked six top Philly Democrats to comment on sexual harassment allegations against Sheriff Jewell Williams. The accusations come from three current and former employees: […]
Kenney: Philly Sheriff Should Resign After Sexual Harassment Allegations
The mayor of Philadelphia says Sheriff Jewell Williams should resign after three current and former employees have accused him of sexual harassment. “I think he should step down,” […]
Philly Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment, Genitalia Jokes
Philly’s sheriff has been accused of sexual harassment by an employee who says he made genitalia jokes and called her a “home wrecker” and a “whore” at […]
Woman Claims Jersey Shore Bar Was a Sexual Harassment Hellhole
Ericka Puglisi is a 33-year-old woman from the Atlantic City area who, hoping to supplement her income as a per diem nurse, walked into a […]