Fox News Probed by New York State Over Ex-Host's Gender Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
The New York State Department of Labor is investigating Fox News over gender discrimination and retaliation complaints made by former host Melissa Francis, who exited the conservative cable network last year amid a pay dispute, The Daily Beast has learned.
“Ms. Francis filed a charge with the New York State Department of Labor because Fox News has not changed and continues to discriminate and retaliate against women, including those who seek equal pay for equal work,” Francis’ attorney, Kevin Mintzer, told The Daily Beast while confirming the probe.
“The NYS DOL does not comment (confirm nor deny) on potential or pending investigations,” a NY State Department of Labor spokesperson said.
A Fox News spokesperson would not comment on the investigation but acknowledged in a statement that “We parted ways with Melissa Francis nearly a year ago.”
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