This fine is the largest penalty in city's history for violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation. Photo / APThis fine is the largest penalty in city's history for violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation. Photo / APThe New York City Commission on Human Rights has fined Fox News $1.4 million (US$1m), the largest such penalty in its history, for violations of laws against sexual harassment and job retaliation. Several other women have come forward with lawsuits and their own harassment allegations, including former Fox anchor Megyn Kelly. Besides the requirement for training, the commission said Fox must maintain an anonymous hotline for employees to report harassment or job retaliation.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 30, 2021 04:41 UTC