Hong Kong (CNN Business) Ted Baker's founder and CEO has resigned as the fashion brand investigates allegations he behaved inappropriately toward staff. He had been on a voluntary leave of absence since December following allegations of harassment, including "forced hugging" of staff members. He had been on a voluntary leave of absence since December following allegations of harassment, including "forced hugging" of staff members. Thousands of people, including members of staff and customers, signed an online petition demanding an end to the hugging practice and a better system for reporting harassment allegations at the firm. A third-party investigation into the allegations against him and into Ted Baker's policy on handling sexual harassment complaints is due to wrap up before the end of June.

Source: CNN March 04, 2019 08:42 UTC