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Rethinking the Holiday Office Party in Light of Harassment Scandals

HRWatchdog

Some companies may be rethinking their traditional office holiday party this year due to the spotlight on workplace harassment and the nearly daily allegations against individuals in high profile companies, Hollywood, the media and government. An off-site and after-hours party doesn’t reduce your liability for a company-sponsored event.

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Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

The country has strict employment and labor laws that are also controversial in how strictly their deportation rules are enforced for undocumented migrant workers. Employment and Labor Laws in Australia. Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Australia is the world’s 6th largest country in land size. Fair Work Act 2009.

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California Secretary of Labor Headlines 2019 CalChamber HR Symposium

HRWatchdog

Register online now! Su, Secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency — appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom in January of 2019 to serve as his cabinet advisor on labor issues and employment programs for workers and businesses throughout California. Featured keynote is Julie A. Over lunch, keynote Julie A.

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Weinstein case highlights problem of “ostriching” harassment

Ohio Employer's Law

It’s been a busy few days in employment-law land, with the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment case dominating the headlines. What have we learned? serial harasser, maybe one of the worst in history. harassment lawsuit. Maybe employers will eventually learn this important lesson.

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Sexual Harassment: No Surprises in Harvey Weinstein Affair

HR Daily Advisor

The public is currently fixated on our business, sexual harassment in employment. Taking center stage is Harvey Weinstein, whose case is straightforward quid pro quo sexual harassment—a powerful employer expecting sex from women he promises to promote. Is that news in the film industry?

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Supervisory Status Key in Assessing Liability in Sexual Harassment Cases

HR Daily Advisor

6th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee—recently affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss an employee’s same-sex sexual harassment claim after determining that the supervisor lacked the ability to take tangible employment action against the employee. Steel in 2011.

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Harvey Weinstein Affair Offers Few Surprises

HR Daily Advisor

What happens when an industry has a culture of ignoring sexual harassment? The sexual harassment scandals rocking Hollywood paint a vivid picture. The public is currently fixated on our business, sexual harassment in employment. Seth, was joking about your friend being harassed the best you could do?