Workplace Harassment
The Hidden Sexual Harassment of Female Seafarers
A new report tells the story of seafarers from the Philippines, including one who said she kept her hair short and wore loose-fitting shirts just to look unappealing to men.
Meet the Firefighter Who Got Fired for Fire Instagram Content
Presley Pritchard's superiors regularly criticized her photos and videos for being too racy. After being fired last summer for violating a nonexistent social media policy, she's suing.
French Executives Found Responsible for 35 Employees' Deaths by Suicide
Three men were convicted of “collective moral harassment” for creating a work environment specifically designed to get employees out “by the window or the door.”
Work Sucks, Especially When People Get Your Pronouns Wrong
Seven trans and non-binary people share what it's like to be misgendered at work, and what to do about it.
Time's Up Broke GoFundMe Record Raising Money for Victims of Harassment
The Time's Up Legal Defense Fund raised $22 million in the last year for victims of sexual assault and workplace harassment who can't afford legal assistance.
‘Something Very Monumental Is Happening, and We Should Listen’
Senior advocate Rebecca Mammen John tells VICE why the #MeToo voices on social media are bigger than what the Indian law can give them.
McDonald's Workers Strike Across the Country to Protest Sexual Harassment
McDonald's workers in 10 cities walked out of work on Tuesday, calling on the fast-food franchise to take workplace harassment more seriously.
Your Contract at Work Might Prevent You from Suing Over Sexual Harassment
Over 60 million Americans have signed contracts with mandatory arbitration clauses, which prevent them from suing their employers over illegal treatment—many without realizing.
#MeToo Is Creating a 'Ripple Effect' for Domestic and Farm Workers
Two leading organizers against harassment in domestic and farm work discuss harnessing the power of #MeToo to help give women the courage to fight for each other.
Brett Rossi: When Will Sex Workers Get Our #MeToo Moment?
I came forward with abuse allegations against Charlie Sheen in 2015 but was dismissed as a gold-digging porn star. Even in the era of #MeToo, voices survivors in the sex industry are left largely unheard.
Fighting Silicon Valley Sexism as a Queer Woman
After years of navigating the industry's insidious "Boys Club" culture, Leanne Pittsford founded the organization Lesbians Who Tech to combat the unique sexism queer women face in the workplace.
The Unsettling Spectacle of Addressing Abuse at Hollywood's 'Party of the Year'
"We have a lot to talk about," read a tagline for this year's Golden Globes. But most men in attendance didn't get the memo—and certain alleged abusers weren't discussed at all.