Keven Moore: ‘Tis the season for the ghost of Christmas party litigation — a workplace risk
The Christmas season is in full swing and with it comes the “Ghost of Holiday Party Litigation” increasing the risk…
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Amye Bensenhaver: KY Supreme Court strikes blow for open government; courts are arbiter of access
In what may be the single most important victory for open government in recent memory, the Kentucky Supreme Court issued…
Keven Moore: Office holiday parties are fun, but businesses need appropriate safeguards
It’s that time of year again – when office and businesses all across the country get together to eat, drink…
Pew Trusts: #MeToo in the Statehouse; at least 16 men are gone, but the harassment culture isn’t
By Jen Fifield Pew Trusts In March, former Minnesota state Rep. Tony Cornish made a surprise visit to the state Capitol,…
A response on behalf of Dr. Randy Pennington to the email by NKU interim President Gerald St. Amand
On behalf of Dr. Randy Pennnigton, his attorney N. Jeffrey Blankenship offers this response to an email sent to the…
NKU Pres. St. Amand explains sexual harassment investigation of tenured faculty member
Interim Northern Kentucky University President Gerard A. St. Amand has sent an email to the NKU community acknowledging an investigation…
Pew Trusts: Some astonishing statistics that led to informed focus on today’s toughest challenges
Pew Charitable Trusts takes on some of today’s toughest issues, by applying a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public police,…
House leaders release findings in GOP sexual harassment settlement; send to ethics commission
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today House Republican leadership released findings late Friday of an investigation into a settlement involving allegations…
Bill Straub: It’s about time to talk about sexual harassment; but not all instances are the same
WASHINGTON – I just informed my glorious wife that, with Thanksgiving upon us, I would rather suffer through a barium…
Richard Nelson: On sexual harassment, we need a cultural assessment, and each of us must stand up
Sexual harassment and allegations of abuse by high profile politicians is dominating the news and as distasteful the details and…
LRC executive director, David A. Byerman, says no public funding in sexual harassment settlement
Legislative Research Commission Executive Director David A. Byerman issued a statement Thursday that no public funding was used to settle…
Update from the legislature: Hoover has heart attack, Republican leadership hires special investigator
Staff report The sexual harassment scandal in Frankfort advanced in several ways on Friday and included the news that former…
Rep. Brian Linder says he did sign settlement with staffer on sexual harassment accusations
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today State Rep. Brian Linder admitted he signed a settlement agreement with a legislative staffer who…
House Republicans have closed-door meeting with new speaker, David Osborne; have hired a lawyer
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky House Republicans held a four-hour closed-door meeting Tuesday afternoon and released little information afterwards….
More legislators speak out about sexual harassment allegations in Frankfort; call for answers
A group of state representatives, including NKY’s Addia Wuchner released a statement Sunday evening expressing shock and anger at the…
Jeff Hoover resigns as Speaker of the House but will keep his seat in the legislature
Speaker of the House Jeff Hoover announced he will resign as speaker effective immediately but keep his seat in the…
Gov. Bevin issues strong statement on sexual harassment allegations, without mention of Hoover
Staff report Gov. Matt Bevin added fuel to the fire of sexual harassment allegations in Frankfort without mentioning House Speaker…