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Apr 13, 2018

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.

Apr 10, 2018

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.

Apr 10, 2018

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.

Jan 16, 2018

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.

Jan 11, 2018

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.

Dec 19, 2017

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.

Dec 6, 2017

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.

Nov 15, 2017

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.

Jul 22, 2015

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.

Jun 6, 2014

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.

Jan 13, 2014

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.

Feb 13, 2013

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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