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University of California agrees to $73 million settlement over sex abuse claims against former gynecologist

November 19, 2020
The University of California agrees to $73 million settlement over sex abuse claims against former gynecologist, November 17, 2020, / 7:57 AM / AP The University of California system has reached a proposed $73 million settlement with seven women who accused a former gynecologist ...

Appeals Court Backs Harvard on Affirmative Action

November 19, 2020
Appeals Court Backs Harvard on Affirmative Action, Judges rule there is no evidence of discrimination against Asian Americans. The case is headed to the Supreme Court. By Scott Jaschik, November 16, 2020   The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Thursday...

New UC Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy

November 6, 2020
The University of California published the new Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy to ensure all individuals will have university-issued identification documents and displays of personal identification information that recognizes their accurate gender identity and lived name.  For...

Governor Signs SB 493, Protecting CA College Student Survivors from Trump Title IX Changes

October 1, 2020
SACRAMENTO – Tonight Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill to protect California college students from recent changes to Title IX, requiring schools nationwide to respond differently to student reports of sexual assault and harassment. Senate Bill 493 (Jackson) defies new rollbacks of...

Trump Expands Ban On Racial Sensitivity Training To Federal Contractors

October 1, 2020
September 22, 2020 President Trump on Tuesday said he had expanded a ban on racial sensitivity training to federal contractors. His administration had instructed federal agencies to end such training earlier this month. Trump said on Twitter on Tuesday that he had expanded...

DOE Title IX Regulations & SVSH Policy Communication

August 17, 2020
On August 14, 2020, the University of California issued a revised Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment (SVSH) Policy.  The revision was required to comply with Title IX regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), which became effective on the same date.  While the...

U.S. Department of Education Releases Final Title IX Rule

May 6, 2020
U.S. Department of Education Releases Final Title IX Rule May 6, 2020 The U.S. Department of Education today released its Final Rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities receiving federal...

Zoom Bombing Incident Report Form

April 7, 2020
The Office of Information Technology has created an online reporting tool to report incidents of "Zoom Bombing." The reporting form can be found here: Zoom Bombing Incident Report Form According to the Office of Information Technology, 'Zoom bombing' is a new form of...

Chipotle to Pay $95,000 To Settle Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit

December 3, 2019
CHIPOTLE TO PAY $95,000 TO SETTLE EEOC SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION LAWSUIT Female Manager Repeatedly Propositioned and Touched Young, Male Employee, Then Retaliated When He Complained, Federal Agency Alleged SAN JOSE, CA. — Fast-food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. and its...

Oct 1st - National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 1, 2019
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As a reminder, the July 2019 version of the UC SVSH Policy has renamed Domestic & Dating Violence to "Relationship Violence." For more information about DV Awareness Month, visit the CARE Office's website at: https://...

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