ABC signature will pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the California Department of Civil Rights (CRD) regarding allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.criminal mind”
suit, Filed in May 2020alleging that cinematographer Greg St. Johns sexually harassed multiple male crew members, including unwanted touching and fondling, and made unwelcome and threatening comments.
ABC Signature and “other production companies” and “individual producers” dismissed crew members who ignored the harassment and complained about it, according to a press release issued by CRD on Monday. (ABC Signature co-produced “Criminal Minds”. CBSThe series aired for 15 seasons from 2005 to 2020. The revival debuted on Paramount+ in November. ) harassment and retaliation violated the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act, and civil code provisions prohibiting sexual harassment. In business, service or professional relationships.
“Pursuant to a three-year consent decree settling this case, ABC Signatures will pay $3 million.
With a class of about 12 people, we will revise the policy and distribute it to all shows produced by ABC.
signature, training of production and HR employees, regular meetings with production
Supervisors and HR ensure there are no unaddressed complaints of harassment/retaliation on set.
We will report to the CRD annually on our compliance,” the release reads.
“The crew bravely stepped forward and claimed their right to earn a living free from sex life.
Harassment,” said CRD Director Kevin Kish. “Companies must address credible complaints of harassment and retaliation and take action against harassers, regardless of industry, work environment or employee gender.”
St. John’s left ‘Criminal Minds’ in 2018. variety first reported suspicion Against him, based on interviews with 19 people who worked on the series.
ABC Signature’s representative did not immediately respond varietyrequest for comment.