American Apparel founder Dov Charney fired from clothing brand for good December 17, 2014 American Apparel has finally said farewell to its founder and former chief executive Dov Charney, and appointed its first female chief executive in his place. The clothing brand first tried to push Charney out of the door back in June after an internal investigation found that his well-documented behavioural issues threatened to undermine the [...]
Ukip’s Roger Bird suspended following sexual harassment allegations by candidate Natasha Bolter December 9, 2014 A high-profile Ukip candidate has quit the party after saying she was sexually harassed by its general secretary, according to reports. Natasha Bolter, a key speaker at the party's annual conference, is said to have pulled out of hustings for the winnable seat in South Basildon, Essex. She told The Times she had been sexually harassed by Ukip's [...]
Bumble: Tinder’s ousted co-founder has hit back with her own dating app November 25, 2014 Whitney Wolfe is the Tinder co-founder who departed in a hail of allegations and lawsuits earlier this year. At the time, she accused fellow founder Justin Mateen (who quit in September) of stripping her of her "co-founder" title because her age and gender was "damaging" to the company's brand. Ouch. The sexual harassment lawsuit that [...]
Tinder CEO and co-founder Sean Rad is out as boss of IAC’s star startup November 4, 2014 The chief executive and co-founder of hugely successful dating app Tinder has been removed by majority owner IAC. Sean Rad will stay on as president and remains on the board. He will stay on until a new chief executive is found. Rad was ousted from the position after a call last month from IAC’s Sam [...]
Following the #GamerGate saga, new study states gaming least welcoming area for women online October 23, 2014 A new study from the Pew Research Center has found online gaming is the "least welcoming" online environment for women. The findings come as the #GamerGate saga continues to spark fierce online debate about the level of sexism and misogyny in the video game community. The research, by the US-based Pew Investigation Centre, found just [...]
JP Morgan pays $1.45m to settle case February 4, 2014 JP Morgan Chase will pay $1.45m (£888m) to settle a government lawsuit that charged the company with maintaining a sexually hostile environment for women in an Ohio mortgage center more than four years ago. A commission said the work situation included sexually charged behaviour. “We fully agree with (the commission) that harassment and discrimination have [...]
What the other papers say this morning – 25 November 2013 November 25, 2013 FINANCIAL TIMES Trafigura sells Puma stake for $500m Trafigura, one of the world’s largest commodities trading houses, has raised $500m from the sale of a 10 per cent stake in Puma Energy in a deal that makes a stock market flotation of its fast-growing petrol station and oil terminal unit less likely. The company, which [...]
Lib Dem lines to take for interviews – in full September 19, 2013 The Lib Dems appear to have given journalists their full lines to take for every interview: Five things to remember for every interview This conference sees the party in a confident mood We have a strong record of achievement in Government Our priorities are jobs and easing the squeeze on household budgets Labour cannot be [...]
Lib Dem lines to take for interviews – in full September 16, 2013 The Lib Dems appear to have given journalists their full lines to take for every interview: Five things to remember for every interview This conference sees the party in a confident mood We have a strong record of achievement in Government Our priorities are jobs and easing the squeeze on household budgets Labour cannot be [...]
Lord Rennard statement following sexual harassment allegations February 26, 2013 This follows news that Scotland Yard will investigate the sexual harassment allegations made against Lord Rennard. This statement has been released via a spokesman: Lord Rennard refutes these allegations. He will co-operate with any properly constituted inquiry. He has been notified of an internal investigatory panel within the Party. The matter must now be regarded [...]