Washington Commanders Settle Workplace Misconduct Allegations for $1 Million: A Look at the Reforms Under New Ownership
The Washington Commanders' corporate entity, Pro-Football LLC, has agreed to pay $1 million to settle allegations of misleading District residents about workplace misconduct under former owner Dan Snyder. The Office of the Attorney General filed a lawsuit claiming that the team concealed findings of a toxic workplace culture, including sexual harassment and assault, to protect its brand and sales.
In 2023, a new ownership group led by Josh Harris purchased the Commanders and implemented internal reforms to address the issues. The current owners have strengthened the team's human resources department, updated anti-harassment policies, and improved procedures for handling misconduct complaints.
As part of the settlement announced, the Commanders will pay $1 million to the District and continue to uphold workplace policies to prevent harassment and address employee complaints. This agreement resolves the District's consumer protection claims against the team related to the previous ownership.
In a separate development in 2023, the NFL fined Dan Snyder $60 million after its investigation found him guilty of various forms of misconduct, including sexual harassment. The Commanders are now under new ownership and are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace environment for their employees.