13 Spooky Misconduct Headlines in the News October 2024
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October, the spookiest season, is bringing more than just ghosts and goblins. Workplace misconduct is haunting not just headlines but employees, shareholders, students, and even constituents once again. For example, New Yorkers are spending over $25 million over the ex-Governor’s sexual misconduct legal challenges. The Wynn Resort settled a $70 million class action lawsuit filed by shareholders for mishandling Steve Wynn’s sexual misconduct allegations. And, a Lake Mary teacher was arrested after sending nudes to a student.
See the top headlines showing misconduct in the news.
1. Wynn Resorts agrees to $70 million settlement over ex-CEO’s misconduct allegations (SiGMA)
“Wynn Resorts has reached a $70 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed by shareholders, who accused the company of failing to disclose sexual misconduct allegations against its former CEO, Steve Wynn.”
2. Meta rehired ‘disturbing’ former staffer who stalked, sexually harassed co-worker: lawsuit (New York Post)
“In September 2023, Meta’s HR department assured Napoli that “he was safe at work” and G.F. was on both a “Do Not Hire” list and a “No Entry” list prohibiting him from entering company buildings.
But Meta rehired his stalker just four months later, which Napoli discovered when he received a message from G.F. on the company’s internal messaging system, the suit said.”
3. New Yorkers Spend $25 Million on Ex-Governor’s Legal Troubles (RealClear Investigations)
“The State of New York has spent $25.4 million to defend former Gov. Andrew Cuomo from sexual harassment lawsuits and criminal investigations over the last three years, The New York Times reported this month.”
4. Albany employees allege workplace discrimination, pay-to-play overtime scheme (Times Union)
“Current and former General Services and Water Department employees describe disturbing experiences to a city committee.”
5. New York Magazine Staff Muzzled Over Nuzzi-RFK Jr. Scandal (New York Post)
“New York magazine has muzzled its usually chatty journalists over the ‘sexting’ scandal involving star reporter Olivia Nuzzi and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to a report.”
6. Illinois Pastor Mike Baker Builds New Ministry Following Allegations of Abuse of Power (Church Leaders)
“Eastview commissioned an independent investigation into the claims, including Baker’s alleged coverup of sexual misconduct by son Caleb Baker. In 2016, Caleb resigned as Eastview’s lead student pastor and associate preaching pastor. Seven years later, an Arizona church terminated him for sexual misconduct.”
7. LPL Fires CEO Dan Arnold Over Misconduct (AdvisorHub)
“LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer, has fired President and CEO Dan Arnold for workplace misconduct, according to a statement on Tuesday.”
8. 5 biggest YouTuber controversies of 2024 so far, featuring MrBeast, Logan Paul, and more (Sportskeeda)
9. Garth Brooks accused of raping his hair-and-makeup artist (KNOE 8 News)
“Garth Books has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit filed in California.”
10. 1 in 4 lawyers bullied at work (LinkedIn)
“Almost a quarter of lawyers experienced workplace bullying in the last year, according to a survey of over 6,000 attorneys conducted in Illinois. The report found that 38% of female lawyers encountered bullying, compared to 15% of male lawyers.”
11. Lake Mary teacher arrested for inappropriate conduct with student, officials say (Wesh News)
An AP World History and an Assistant Coach for the Girls Soccer team of Lake Mary High School was placed on administrative leave and arrested after 29 years with the Seminole County Public School district for transmission of obscene material harmful to minors and using a computer to seduce a child.
12. Claims of workplace misconduct filed against Oakdale mayor (KPLC TV)
“One of the complaints comes from a city employee who makes claims of sexual harassment and discrimination against Paul. She says he made comments like, ‘You look really good in that shirt today,’ and, ‘You look sexy.’
The employee also states that when she asked to be moved to a full-time position, she said Paul replied, ‘I’m not giving you full-time so you can go on maternity leave and take our money for free for 6 weeks.’”
13. Murkowski and Hirono introduces legislation aimed at holding judiciary accountable for workplace misconduct (KTVF)
“The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the over 30,000 federal judiciary workers receive rights and protections against discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and other forms of workplace misconduct.”
The real chills this spooky season aren’t just from Halloween—they’re from the misconduct creeping into workplaces everywhere. Want more details on these stories? Tune in to the 9 to 5 Nightmares Podcast for in-depth discussions and expert advice on navigating these workplace horrors!
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