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Violence in the Workplace – A Growing Concern

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Layoffs at work can cause a lot of stress for both the people that are getting laid off and for those that remain behind. Harassment can also be a huge stress factor and there is a growing problem in many workplace environments with bullying. Stressful Situations in the Workplace. Workplace Violence Categories.

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Appellate Court Upholds $500,000 Jury Verdict for Disability Harassment

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A jury awarded an employee with a speech impediment $500,000 because he was harassed by a supervisor who mimicked his stutter. The central issue on appeal was whether the supervisor’s conduct was sufficiently severe or pervasive to constitute disability harassment. When does a joking atmosphere become a hostile work environment?

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Has the #MeToo Movement Actually Changed Sexual Harassment Policies?

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While most people likely believe that the “Me Too” movement is something that emerged over the last few years, it’s a movement that was actually started in 2006 by a woman named Tarana Burke, a survivor of sexual assault. Awareness is the First Step in Sexual Harassment Prevention. Garrison Keillor, and Al Franken. . Download Free.

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It’s another “when a hostile work environment isn’t a hostile work environment” post

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The Court must look at the totality of the circumstances, and view the harassing conduct in context, not as isolated acts. The Court must look at the totality of the circumstances, and view the harassing conduct in context, not as isolated acts. Second verse, same as the first. But read it anyway to pad my blog stats, would ya?).

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Data Show New Trends in Workplace Sexual Harassment Reports

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Employers have a legal obligation to maintain a workplace that is free of sexual harassment. Many states also have their own specific workplace sexual harassment laws as well. Companies with high rates of workplace sexual harassment often suffer from low morale, poor productivity, and expensive lawsuits. And make no mistake.

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Why Employers Should Lead the Way in Women’s Rights

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As it turns out, another study showed that “companies with consistent, inclusive workplace cultures—especially as experienced by historically underrepresented groups—also outperformed the S&P 500 in average annual stock returns during the Great Recession (measured from 2006-2014).” These barriers continue to be broken in the workplace.

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

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Revised non-discrimination policies Non-discrimination policies are undergoing significant overhauls. HR departments must promptly revise company policies to reflect these changes and should also engage in comprehensive training programs to ensure that staff are educated about these shifts in policy.