The Weinstein Company is under investigation by New York’s attorney-general over possible sexual harassment and discrimination, following widespread allegations of misconduct by co-founder Harvey Weinstein.
“No New Yorker should be forced to walk into a workplace ruled by sexual intimidation, harassment, or fear. If sexual harassment or discrimination is pervasive at a company, we want to know,” said Eric Schneiderman, the state’s top legal officer.
The attorney-general’s civil rights bureau is investigating whether officials at the company violated the state’s civil rights law or New York City’s human rights law, according to a person familiar with the investigation.