State had range of discipline in sexual harassment cases
Records show discipline for Wisconsin employees accused of sexual harassment and misconduct in the last five years include termination, suspension and reprimands.
State paid nearly $600,000 to settle university cases
The state has paid out nearly $600,000 over the last decade to settle allegations of sexual misconduct by University of Wisconsin-Madison employees.
State pays out nearly $600K to settle UW-Madison sex cases
The state has paid nearly $600,000 over the last decade to settle allegations of sexual misconduct by University of Wisconsin-Madison employees.
Assembly approves mandatory sex harassment training
Wisconsin Assembly members and employees will have to attend mandatory sexual harassment training every two years under a resolution the chamber overwhelmingly adopted Tuesday, the same day a lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct returned to the chamber.
Some state lawmakers must get harassment training
The Wisconsin Legislature provides sexual harassment training for new lawmakers but only some are required to get it.
Federal judge retires as he faces accusations from women
The sexual misconduct allegations that have cut a swath through Congress brought down a prominent member of the judicial branch Monday with the resignation of Alex Kozinski, a federal appeals court judge known for his blunt and colorful legal opinions.
AG agrees sex harassment complaints should be secret
Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel says he agrees with legislative leaders' stance that sexual harassment complaints against lawmakers and their staff should be secret.
Omro couple charged in online sex scam targeting neighbor
A man and woman from Omro are facing felony charges after they were accused of setting up an online sex ad that had men showing up at their neighbor's doorstep.
Jack Link’s to pay $50K to former Minn. employee (UPDATE)
Beef jerky maker Jack Link's has agreed to pay $50,000 to a former employee who quit after working several months at a Mankato facility because her supervisor made repeated sexual advances toward her.
Sexting DA has license suspended (UPDATE)
Former Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz – who resigned after sending racy text messages to a domestic abuse victim – has been suspended for four months by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Attorney-client privilege and workplace investigations
A recent court decision illustrates why employers should give careful consideration to the attorney-client privilege before conducting an investigation in the workplace.
Sexting lawsuit against former DA Kratz settled
GREEN BAY (AP) — A settlement has been reached in lawsuit against a former Calumet County district attorney accused of sending racy text messages to a domestic abuse victim, federal court records show. Stephanie Van Groll accused former prosecutor Ken Kratz of sexual harassment for allegedly sending her a barrage of messages, including some propositioning […]
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