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How to Encourage Employees to Report Issues

HR Shelf

A study by California Law Review revealed that 82% of whistleblowers had to suffer harassment, about 60% had their jobs taken away, and about 17% lost their homes. Discrimination and harassment: When employees are mistreated due to their gender, race, nationality, religion, age, or disability. Read on to understand. .

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Holiday Parties: Proceed with Caution

HRExecutive

The almost daily revelations of workplace sexual harassment should be enough to drive home the idea that if your company is tossing a holiday party this year, be extra careful. It’s also the highest percentage since post-recession 2009, when 25 percent did not have parties.

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Forced Pagan Ritual Ends in Discrimination Lawsuit for Virginia Employer

HR Daily Advisor

District Court in Norfolk, Virginia, drives this point home—and reminds employers to train managers and supervisors on discrimination and sexual harassment in order to avoid these types of lawsuits in the future. million in damages for sexual and racial harassment against the company. Sally is seeking $2.3

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How Are Female Workers in Bangladesh Protected by the Law?

Global People Strategist

This is so that workers are given the freedom of association, along with the right to bargain, are protected against any sort of forced labor and child labor, and do not face discrimination in employment. The Bangladesh National Women Lawyer’s Association (BNWLA) filed a petition in the High Court in 2009.

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Want the secret to defending retaliation claims?

The Employer Handbook

We kick it off today at noon EDT. First Step: Your employee complains about discrimination at work. Hired in 2009, Ms. She also claims that her supervisor sexually harassed her. Bossi’s supervisor and required him to complete workplace harassment training. Although, Ms. Well, sure.

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Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

Fair Work Act 2009. All Australian nationals and foreign workers are entitled to basic rights and protections under the Fair Work Act of 2009. All the industries and businesses in Australia that have employed foreign as well as local workers are subjected to the Fair Work Act 2009. With a small population of just 25.79

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Wrongful Termination: Here’s How To Fix It

HR Digest

If you have been laid off from your job wrongfully, you have the right to sue your employee for a breach of contract. Some illegal reasons may include: When an employer fires staff in violation of federal state and anti-discrimination laws. Learn about your rights and say no to wrongful termination!