The NFL has imposed a hefty fine on the Washington football team.
The team was fined $ 10 million as a result of a league study of workplace culture, the NFL announced Thursday – just days after Tanya Snyder joined her husband, Dan Snyder, as general manager of the Washington football team.
The results found in the WFT work environment review included discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and derogatory language.
The $ 10 million fine is levied on “organizations committed to moral education, anti-bullying, healthy relationships, and the like,” as well as “improving the workplace, especially for women and other less represented groups.” designed applications “. He wrote.
The Washington football team was not penalized in the form of a missed call-up, suspension or charges.
The NFL investigation was led by independent adviser Beth Wilkinson and his firm, who interviewed more than 150 former and current employees of the franchise.
“For many years, the workplace environment on the Washington football team was not very professional in general, and especially for women,” Wilkinson said in part.
The investigation found that within the WFT, “harassment and intimidation were frequent” and that “in some cases” “misconduct” was ignored by senior officials. .
In February, a group of former cheerleaders claimed that a seductive video had been made for them using photos from a swimming calendar with the Washington football team.
Team owner Dan Snyder made the statement shortly after the NFL announced the penalty.
“Over the last few months, I’ve learned a lot about how my club works and what kind of jobs we have. It’s clear that the culture doesn’t have to be the same as before, but I’m aware of the level of problems or I didn’t understand my role in allowing this culture to develop and continue. I know, as the owner, I am ultimately responsible for my workplace, ”Snyder said of the recent changes made by the organization, including new leadership, o. study programs, cultural studies, and more.
Tanya, as the team’s new general manager, will be responsible for all team operations and will participate in all league meetings and other league activities on behalf of the club for at least the next few months.
Meanwhile, Dan is focusing on a new stadium plan, among other things.
In a commentary on Wilkinson’s investigation, Tanya said, “I think it’s happening in our building and in our business.”
As a result of Wilkinson’s findings, the NFL will require the team to develop a list of 10 specific recommendations with its staff, including follow-up and protection reporting protocols for the xirleading team.
The Washington football team has been working to implement a more diverse environment since the name change in 2020.
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