Thursday, August 10, 2006

Fox News Settles Sexual Harassment Suit

Fox News Channel has agreed to settle a lawsuit with four women who claimed that a vice president sexually harassed them.

The women alleged Joe Chillemi, vice president in the advertising and promotions department, used demeaning words to describe women, including women who were pregnant.

On behalf the plaintiffs, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has submitted the settlement for approval in Manhattan federal court, including a total payout of $225,000 for the women.

The settlement also requires FNC to stake steps to provide further training on sexual harassment to its employees.

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