Following numerous public revelations about bad behavior in the tech industry, a Golden State senator wants to ensure that founders and funders are in line with the law. Last week, Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson introduced a bill to the California legislature that targets sexual harassment in venture capital, several instances of which have recently made waves across the state and country. "We simply want to add investors to that list, and acknowledge that this simply unlawful behavior is subject to claims of sexual harassment and damages," Jackson said. "These are relationships where there is an imbalance of power that could result in sexual harassment," she said. "This is especially true in the tech industry, which is, honestly, primarily based in California."

Source: Forbes August 27, 2017 21:19 UTC