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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Businessman arrested in Zafra for allegedly recording his employees in the bathroom

A businessman in Zafra, Spain, has been arrested for allegedly recording his employees in the bathroom, with three women currently reporting the incident.

Feb 27 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Horrific Audios. A Commissioner of the Police Investigated for Harassment of a Subordinate in India: 'What Should I Do, Hit You? Let's See If With the Bruised Eye'

Audio recordings reveal the abusive authority of a police commissioner in Spain, Emilio de la Calle, who is being investigated for workplace harassment and sexual assault involving a subordinate.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Employee Fired for Objecting to 'Recording Restriction Regulation'... Controversy Over Retaliatory Disciplinary Action at Saemaul Geumgo

An employee at Saemaul Geumgo was fired after challenging the legality of internal recording restrictions, raising concerns about potential retaliation.

Feb 27 • 00:24 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Compensation Order for Clinic Following Affirmation of Sexual Assault by Director, Chiba District Court Sawara Branch

A former employee of a clinic in Katori City, Chiba, has been awarded compensation after the court found that she was sexually assaulted by the clinic's director.

Feb 26 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The harrowing account of one of the victims of the head of the Alcala Police, who resigned after being investigated for sexual assault: "Without respecting my refusal, he raped me"

The chief of the Alcala de Henares Local Police resigned amid allegations of sexual assault and workplace harassment by a police officer and a caretaker.

Feb 25 • 23:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Chief of the Municipal Police of Alcalá de Henares Resigns Amid Investigations for Workplace Harassment and Sexual Aggression Against an Officer and a Janitor

Luis Antonio Moreno Pascual, the chief of the Municipal Police of Alcalá de Henares, has resigned following judicial investigations into allegations of workplace harassment and sexual aggression.

Feb 25 • 13:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Labor abuses in the kitchen: 'A chef threw a frying pan at my head'

Cooks share concerns about workplace harassment amid allegations at the Danish restaurant Noma.

Feb 23 • 04:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

ERC rules out disciplinary action against deputy Vallugera for harassment but will create anti-abuse protocols

ERC has decided not to discipline deputy Vallugera amid harassment claims but will implement new protocols to address workplace behavior.

Feb 21 • 07:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is chased and threatened with death after refusing involvement with colleague at work

A woman was threatened with death by a co-worker after rejecting his advances, leading to a police investigation and subsequent search of the suspect's home in Campo Grande, Brazil.

Feb 20 • 22:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Female GCM officer in SP accuses superior of making threats and verbally abusing her during work in the streets; city hall says it has removed the aggressor

A female municipal guard in São Paulo reported threats and verbal abuse from her supervisor while on duty, leading to an investigation and temporary removal of the supervisor by city officials.

Feb 20 • 16:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The complainant of the DAO rape will have police protection after being offered it by the Interior

The complainant in the DAO rape case has been offered and accepted police protection from the Ministry of the Interior after facing months of sexual harassment and workplace abuse.

Feb 19 • 11:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

"Borrica, you are stupid": the three months of sexual and labor harassment that led to the fall of the Police's DAO, fact by fact

The article details a three-month period of sexual and workplace harassment involving the Deputy Operational Director of the Spanish National Police, prompting government support for the actions taken against the official.

Feb 18 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The opposition and several unions demand the immediate dismissal of the municipal police chief of Alcalá investigated for sexual assault

Opposition parties and unions are calling for the dismissal of the Alcalá municipal police chief due to ongoing investigations related to sexual assault and workplace harassment.

Feb 17 • 23:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

USU: Here's what happened in the harassment investigation in Parliament

A recent survey regarding harassment and inappropriate behavior among Finnish parliamentary staff reveals limited incidents that do not warrant immediate crisis measures.

Feb 17 • 20:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Lawsuit against the mayor of Móstoles for sexual harassment, workplace harassment, and four other crimes

The mayor of Móstoles faces a lawsuit for multiple allegations of sexual and workplace harassment, prompting calls for his resignation.

Feb 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The former councilor of Móstoles files a complaint against the mayor and the PP for sexual and labor harassment and four other crimes

A former councilor of Móstoles has filed a lawsuit against the mayor and the PP for sexual and workplace harassment, among other charges.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A judge investigates the former chief of the local police of Torrejón for sexual assault and workplace harassment against an officer and a janitor

A former police chief in Torrejón is under investigation for allegations of sexual assault and workplace harassment by a female officer and a janitor.

Feb 16 • 23:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

They asked for a federal judge accused of threatening and harassing court employees to go to trial

Federal prosecutors in La Pampa have requested that Judge Pablo Díaz Lacava be tried for threats and workplace harassment against court staff in a case involving gender-based violence.

Feb 16 • 19:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Canberra man denied bail after allegedly stalking married couple

A Canberra man has been denied bail following charges of stalking a married couple, during which he allegedly left notes and repeatedly visited their home and workplace.

Feb 16 • 02:46 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Josefa González Blanco concludes her position as ambassador of Mexico in the United Kingdom

Josefa González Blanco Mena has concluded her tenure as Mexico's ambassador to the United Kingdom amid workplace harassment controversies.

Feb 16 • 00:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Don Changuito reports harassment and workplace bullying after leaving the character 'Kemonito'

Jesus Juarez Rosales, known as Kemonito in wrestling, alleges harassment and bullying by CMLL after rebranding as Don Changuito, seeking legal and governmental assistance.

Feb 14 • 20:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Decline of Obligatory Chocolate: A Harassment Expert Discusses 'Choco-Hara'

On Valentine's Day, the traditional exchange of obligatory chocolates in workplaces is being scrutinized for its potential to constitute harassment.

Feb 13 • 23:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prosecutor from Hiroshima District Public Prosecutors Office Dies by Suicide, Country to Pay 194 Million Yen After Settlement in Tokyo District Court

The Japanese government has agreed to pay 194 million yen to the family of a prosecutor who died by suicide in Hiroshima, acknowledging inappropriate behavior from his superiors prior to the incident.

Feb 13 • 09:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

London Bagel Museum CEO Charged... '15-Minute Wage Deduction for Being Late by One Minute and Working Over 52 Hours a Week'

The CEO of the London Bagel Museum has been criminally charged for violating labor laws regarding maximum working hours and wage deductions, following a controversy surrounding a young worker's suspected death from overwork.

Feb 13 • 03:35 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The court dismissed the bullying lawsuit against the head of the safety administration of the Ministry of Labor

The Jerusalem Labor Court has dismissed a bullying lawsuit filed by a former senior official against the head of the Labor Ministry's safety administration.

Feb 11 • 07:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Reports and processes for moral harassment at work grow by more than 20% in 2025; learn how to identify and report

In 2025, reports and legal actions concerning workplace moral harassment in Brazil increased significantly, indicating a rising awareness and response to this issue.

Feb 11 • 07:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Culture of Indecent Behavior. A Reporter Describes What Court Employees Had to Face

A reporter discusses the challenges faced by court employees regarding indecent behavior in the workplace.

Feb 11 • 04:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Is it worth it or not

The article discusses internal allegations of political damage control and the consequences of reported workplace harassment involving local politicians in Móstoles, Spain.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

These fields see the most severe behavior towards customer service workers – share your experiences with us

Poor behavior towards service workers is prevalent in Finland, especially in the restaurant, retail, and social and health care sectors, according to an expert.

Feb 9 • 14:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kakao violates labor standards again... Union says working conditions have deteriorated over four years

Kakao has been found to violate multiple labor laws, confirming allegations of exceeding the work hours limit amid ongoing issues with workplace conditions according to a union report.

Feb 9 • 08:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Secretary who requested resignation is accused of sexual harassment by former employee in Cuiabá

William Leite de Campos resigned as Secretary of Labor in Cuiabá amid allegations of sexual harassment from a former employee.

Feb 7 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Calais: a march to 'demand justice' after the suicide of a Burger King employee

A march took place in Calais to demand justice following the suicide of a Burger King employee, as an investigation is launched into allegations of workplace harassment.

Feb 7 • 19:38 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Remember Nevenka

The article discusses a personal letter by Ignacio Escolar reflecting on dignity and the tolerance of inappropriate behavior in the workplace.

Feb 7 • 07:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Allegations of harassment: Once your reputation is ruined

Stefan Kuntz, who recently lost his position as sports director of Hamburger SV due to serious internal misconduct allegations, is at the center of a new detailed report by Stern, citing an unnamed lawyer representing women accusing him of workplace harassment.

Feb 6 • 15:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The former councilor of Móstoles will report harassment against Mayor Manuel Bautista

A former councilor from Móstoles is preparing to file harassment charges against Mayor Manuel Bautista and several high-ranking PP officials in Madrid over allegations of workplace and sexual harassment.

Feb 6 • 10:25 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

TDJ suspends and disqualifies 16 public officials accused of violence and workplace harassment

The Judicial Discipline Commission of the Federal Judiciary has suspended and disqualified 16 public officials allegedly involved in acts of violence and workplace harassment.

Feb 6 • 04:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The PP of Madrid to the former councilor who accuses the mayor of Móstoles: “It is a textbook harassment”

The Madrid PP responds to a former councilor's accusations of workplace and sexual harassment by the mayor of Móstoles, highlighting alleged pressure not to report the incidents.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The letter in which the councilor of Móstoles communicated her resignation to the PP spoke of "sexual and labor harassment": "I was denied support and my complaints fell on deaf ears"

The councilor of Móstoles resigns from the PP, alleging she faced sexual and workplace harassment while being ignored by her party.

Feb 5 • 12:46 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Ayuso avoided meeting with the councilor from Móstoles who reported harassment but met with the mayor five days after learning about the case

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the President of the Community of Madrid, declined to meet with the Móstoles councilor who reported sexual and workplace harassment by Mayor Manuel Bautista, but met him six days later.

Feb 5 • 08:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Report: Inappropriate Treatment and Harassment Occurs in Parliament

A survey reveals instances of inappropriate treatment and harassment within the Finnish Parliament, indicating a need for continued efforts to prevent such behaviors.

Feb 4 • 11:49 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The head of TMB fired after investigating a workplace harassment complaint confirms to the judge the "pressures" from the management

The former head of internal investigations at Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) confirmed to a judge the "pressures" and "interferences" she faced from the company's top management, which led to her dismissal in 2024.

Feb 4 • 11:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The Finnish Parliament has completed its survey on harassment - "Harassment and inappropriate treatment has occurred in the parliament"

The Finnish Parliament has finalized a survey revealing instances of harassment and inappropriate behavior, particularly towards parliamentary assistants, discussed in a work safety committee meeting led by MP Oskari Valtola.

Feb 4 • 11:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

After Internal Reporting, 'I Will Smash You' – Japan Post's External Window Denies Power Harassment

A male employee in his 50s reported receiving a threatening message from an external team regarding power harassment, which the Japan Post Group denied despite confirming the threatening statement.

Feb 3 • 01:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Google employee fired after reporting sexual harassment

A high-ranking Google employee claims she was laid off after reporting a manager who exhibited inappropriate behavior by showing clients nude pictures of his wife.

Jan 11 • 15:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Can an employer fire for harassment during a team-building meeting?

The article discusses the legality and implications of an employer terminating an employee for harassment that occurs during a team-building event.

Jan 8 • 03:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Another fracture threatens Valencian PSOE: fear of another split from Toni Rodríguez due to harassment allegations

The dual allegations of workplace and sexual harassment against Almussafes Mayor Toni González have created a rift among Valencian socialists that could lead to a split.

Jan 6 • 01:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Fear in the Extremaduran PSOE of another complaint to the management over workplace harassment and more darts against Quintana: "I was against those of us who did new things"

The Extremaduran PSOE faces new allegations of workplace harassment against manager José Luis Quintana amid internal conflicts and denials.

Jan 4 • 01:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PSOE Manager of Extremadura denies workplace harassment by Quintana, who now threatens to report those who 'spread the hoax'

The PSOE in Extremadura firmly denies allegations of workplace harassment involving José Luis Quintana, as he threatens legal action against those spreading these claims.

Jan 2 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Complaint of workplace harassment against Gallardo's substitute in the Extremadura PSOE and close friend of Sánchez

A regional socialist leader has filed a complaint alleging workplace harassment against José Luis Quintana, who has taken over the Extremadura PSOE after Gallardo's resignation and is a close friend of Sánchez.

Jan 1 • 20:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A socialist councilor accuses the Government delegate in Extremadura of workplace harassment, president of the PSOE's Management Committee and personal friend of Sánchez

A socialist councilor has filed a workplace harassment complaint against the Government delegate in Extremadura, who is also the president of the PSOE's Management Committee and a close friend of Pedro Sánchez.

Jan 1 • 19:44 UTC

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