New York Attorney General Letitia James said at least 20 employees experienced a hostile work environment that permitted 'a sexualized culture of misconduct and harassment.'
Others spoke about how the hostile work environment soured them on a career in hospitality.
“Throughout the course of my employment at Del Posto, I endured constant, escalating sexual harassment,” said Brianna Pintens, a former server at Del Posto. “Management routinely ignored these behaviors, made excuses for the perpetrators, and often used victim blaming as a way to avoid having to deal with a workplace culture rooted in fear and humiliation.
Female employees said that comments were made about their appearances and that male employees were favored. They were subjected to misogynistic comments at work and complaints to management were generally dismissed.in an email newsletter."I have made many mistakes and I am so very sorry that I have disappointed my friends, my family, my fans and my team. My behavior was wrong and there are no excuses. I take full responsibility," he wrote.
The celebrity chef stepped down from his restaurant empire following the allegations. In 2019, he wasAlong with the fine, the agreement stipulates the revision of training materials in all B&B restaurants, as well as biannual reports to certify compliance with the agreement.
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