Claims for Misconduct in the Workplace: Fox Sports Fires Jamie Horowitz

On July 3, 2017, The New York Times reported that Jamie Horowitz, a top executive at Fox Sports, was immediately fired after a sexual harassment investigation. 21st Century Fox, which owns Fox Sports and Fox News, has been negatively featured in the media a few times over the past year due to sexual harassment and misconduct claims. In fact, much of the recent reports in the national media come shortly after allegations of inappropriate behavior by Fox News’ former chief Roger Ailes, who recently died in Palm Beach, and then powerhouse #1 night time political broadcaster and commentator, Bill O’Reilly. Both Ailes and O’Reilly left Fox News after allegations of improper conduct surfaced, causing outrage and calls for their removal. These harassment claims have definitely cost 21st Century Fox more than just stress. In fact, the company disclosed that “in the nine months leading up to March 31st, it incurred $45 million in costs tied to settlements of pending and potential litigation related to harassment allegations.” To read the entire article, click here.

Palm Beach lawyers know that sexual harassment in the workplace is happening everywhere, not just at the prominent companies that the media outlets report about. In Florida, there are laws that protect workers from workplace misconduct and sexual harassment. As an employee working for a company in West Palm Beach , do you know your rights? What can you do if you are sexually harassed or treated improperly at work? How can a litigation attorney help you? Should you file a lawsuit against the corporation you work for? You may want to check out Florida Statute 760.10 ,which describes unlawful employment practices in Florida. In addition, you should consult with an experienced employment or litigation lawyer.