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St. Paul Police Chief Files Civil Suit Against Mayor Over Alleged Harassment and Retaliation
local-government26 days ago

St. Paul Police Chief Files Civil Suit Against Mayor Over Alleged Harassment and Retaliation

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry has filed a 73-page civil lawsuit against Mayor Kaohly Her and the city, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. The suit details specific incidents, including physical contact during a budget meeting and altered photographs, following an independent investigation that found Her’s behavior inappropriate but did not substantiate harassment claims. Her’s office maintains the investigation cleared her of serious misconduct, while Henry argues the city withheld the full report to minimize his complaints.

St. Paul mayor found to have breached workplace norms, but harassment claims fail
politics1 month ago

St. Paul mayor found to have breached workplace norms, but harassment claims fail

An independent investigation into St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her concluded that she engaged in offensive behavior and created an uncomfortable work environment, but did not substantiate allegations of sexual harassment or retaliation. The city’s Human Resources department issued a summary of findings on Friday, requiring Her to attend training and hire an executive coach at her own expense. While Her apologized for crossing professional lines, the police chief’s attorney criticized the city for withholding the full report and called the summary a whitewash.

St. Paul Mayor Her Faces Conduct Sanctions After Probe Clears Sexual Harassment Claims
politics1 month ago

St. Paul Mayor Her Faces Conduct Sanctions After Probe Clears Sexual Harassment Claims

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her was found to have engaged in offensive and inappropriate behavior with city employees, but allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation were not substantiated. The city’s human resources department ordered Her to attend training and hire an executive coach at her own expense. Her apologized for crossing professional lines, while the police chief’s attorney criticized the city for withholding the full investigation report.

Washington County Chair Steps Back After Middle Finger Incident
politics1 month ago

Washington County Chair Steps Back After Middle Finger Incident

Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington is stepping back from her leadership role but remaining on the commission after making an obscene gesture toward a colleague. The move follows public condemnation and calls for her resignation, with other commissioners planning to restrict her duties and access if she does not quit.

Citi Probes HR Complaints Against Wealth Chief Andy Sieg
business1 year ago

Citi Probes HR Complaints Against Wealth Chief Andy Sieg

Citigroup is investigating complaints against its wealth-management chief, Andy Sieg, for alleged intimidating and unfair behavior, including incidents involving senior female executives. The law firm Paul Weiss has completed its inquiry, which was prompted by internal complaints and anonymous reports, amid ongoing efforts to reshape the bank's wealth division under CEO Jane Fraser. Despite the controversy, Sieg remains a key figure in Citigroup's leadership and the bank's efforts to expand its wealth business.

"Blackhawks Waive Stanley Cup Champion Corey Perry for 'Unacceptable' Conduct"
sports2 years ago

"Blackhawks Waive Stanley Cup Champion Corey Perry for 'Unacceptable' Conduct"

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Corey Perry on waivers and intend to terminate his contract due to "unacceptable" conduct, as determined through an internal investigation. The team's general manager stated that the incident was a workplace matter and did not involve players or their families. The NHL and NHLPA were notified, and the league confirmed that the club has been transparent about the circumstances. Perry's agent mentioned that he stepped away from the team to attend to personal matters. This comes after the Blackhawks settled a negligence lawsuit in 2021 and vowed to build a better workplace culture. In a separate move, the Blackhawks acquired Anthony Beauvillier from the Vancouver Canucks for a fifth-round pick.

Texas City Council Requires Use of Preferred Pronouns or Face Termination
politics3 years ago

Texas City Council Requires Use of Preferred Pronouns or Face Termination

The City of Dallas, Texas, has released an internal document titled "Workplace Gender Transition Protocols & FAQ" that mandates the use of preferred pronouns for transgender individuals by city employees. The document states that failure to follow the protocol may result in disciplinary action, including termination. The guidelines were developed by the City's Office of Equity and Inclusion to protect the rights and safety of transgender and gender nonconforming employees. The city government has not clarified how the intersection of gender identity and religious convictions is handled.

The Fallout from Tucker Carlson's Departure: Fox News' Weakness Exposed.
media3 years ago

The Fallout from Tucker Carlson's Departure: Fox News' Weakness Exposed.

Fox News reportedly has a "dirt file" on Tucker Carlson that includes issues of workplace conduct and disparaging comments about management and colleagues. The network is ready to release some of the damaging information if Carlson appears to be planning to retaliate against his former employer. While Fox News denied the files' existence, Carlson is already getting job offers from other right-wing networks, including OAN, which offered him $25 million to join them. Carlson's firing came days after Fox News settled with Dominion Voting Systems in its bombshell lawsuit.