SAG-AFTRA adopted a new sexual harassment code of conduct in February, which prohibits “unwelcome verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is severe or pervasive and which creates a hostile, offensive or intimidating work environment.”
SAG-AFTRA is among many organizations that has adopted a new sexual harassment policy in the last few months to combat misconduct, and newly accused member Morgan Freeman might be one of its first casualties.
Since the accusations against Harvey Weinstein opened the floodgates in Hollywood, the industry has had to make a lot of changes to how it deals with sexual misconduct.
After yesterday’s allegations against Freeman by 16 people — eight of which reported various instances of inappropriate behavior that the other eight corroborated — went public, SAG-AFTRA announced in a statement that they’re reconsidering Freeman’s Lifetime Achievement honor.