The penalty stems from an investigation that began in 2017 following several reports of what the commission called “rampant abuse” Fox also agreed to mandate anti-harassment training for its New York-based staff and contributors. The first indication of problems at the channel came in 2016 when former anchor Gretchen Carlson alleged that now-deceased network chief Roger Ailes had made unwanted advances.
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Fox News pays record-breaking $1m fine for ‘wanton violations’ of NYC human rights law
The city human rights commission launched the complaint process in December 2018, following allegations of sexual misconduct against top figures at the network
Fox News pays record-breaking $1m fine for ‘wanton violations’ of NYC human rights law
The city human rights commission launched the complaint process in December 2018, following allegations of sexual misconduct against top figures at the network
Fox News fined $1 million for sex harassment and retaliation
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Commission on Human Rights has fined Fox News $1 million, the largest penalty in its history, for violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation.
Fox News fined $1 million for sex harassment, retaliation
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has fined Fox News $1 million, the largest penalty in its history, for violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation.