Thousands Sign Petition Against Ted Baker CEO For Harassment

Over a year after the #MeToo movement began, yet another fashion industry figure has been reported for alleged inappropriate behavior on the job.In a petition signed by Ted Baker employees and customers, thousands have accused its CEO Ray Kelvin of harassment. According to the petition on the British online platform Organise, the alleged behavior includes \"inappropriate touching\" such as \"forced hugging\" and more. At the time of publishing, the petition has acquired more than 2,500 signatures — more than 300 of which are from current or former employees of the British fashion brand. The label has also issued a formal statement to the UK Press Association news agency in response.\"The general feeling inside Ted Baker is that there\'s no official way to address the issue of harassment. That\'s why we (as staff) are running this campaign,\" wrote staff members on the petition addressed to board directors of Ted Baker. \"I’ve seen the CEO ask young female members of staff to sit on his kne

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