HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2017

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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HR Digest

MARCH 8, 2023

In 2015, the #MeToo movement revived a national conversation about sexual harassment and assault , prompting survivors to share their stories and call for accountability. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has seen a significant increase in sexual harassment claims, leading to calls for updated guidance on the issue.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Employers also have a legal obligation to accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of their employees. However, this is one area of inclusivity and employment law that many employers struggle with. Employers may need to make some adjustments to employees’ schedules to accommodate religious practices or holidays.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 22, 2015

Workplace harassment is alleged in approximately 30 percent of all charges filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), according to EEOC Chair Jenny R. Unlawful harassment does not just mean sexual harassment. Any harassment against a protected class is prohibited by both state and federal law.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 26, 2016

Ignoring employee complaints of sexual harassment could cost you a lot! Think that sexual harassment is a problem of the past? By now, employers are well aware that sexual harassment is unlawful under both state and federal law, but that doesn’t stop the problem from occurring. Think again.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Space is filling up fast for the one-day, topic-packed seminars focused on the employment life cycle, from hiring through termination, presented by the California Chamber of Commerce. CalChamber’s employment law experts (your personal HR trainers) explain and provide compliance information for these core fundamentals: Register Now!

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Bullying doesn’t necessarily lead to unlawful harassment or discrimination, but it can. What starts as isolated instances can turn into a hostile work environment on the basis of gender, gender identity/expression, transgender status or sexual orientation — all protected classes under California law.

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WorkHuman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Jessica Childress, HR’s Role in Responding to #MeToo: Creating a Culture of Anti-Harassment and Inclusion – It’s time for HR to go beyond what is legally mandated. Jessica is managing attorney and founder at Childress Firm, PLLS, an employment law firm based in Washington, D.C. By Sarah Payne —.

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WorkHuman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Jessica Childress, HR’s Role in Responding to #MeToo: Creating a Culture of Anti-Harassment and Inclusion – It’s time for HR to go beyond what is legally mandated. Jessica is managing attorney and founder at Childress Firm, PLLS, an employment law firm based in Washington, D.C. By Sarah Payne —.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues. Federal and state law both prohibit employers from taking adverse action against employees or job applicants who assert their right to be free from discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

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Ohio Employer's Law

DECEMBER 19, 2014

With the end of the year drawing nigh, today’s post will be my last of 2014 (barring any hot-off-the-presses breaking news). I’ll see everyone back in 2015. via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog Do You Hear What I Hear? via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog Do You Hear What I Hear?

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 30, 2017

Most supervisors know that they risk personal liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Chapter 151B if they sexually harass a subordinate employee. In mid-October 2015, Howard notified Campbell that he needed to take a medical leave of absence to have surgery. Supervisor = ‘Employer’ Under FMLA.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 3, 2017

California employers will find clarity and guidance about the state’s complex leaves of absence policies at the August 18 seminar hosted by the California Chamber of Commerce. Then California has unique and rather complicated leave laws, such as paid sick leave. McGeorge School of Law. Pickles joined CalChamber in 2015.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

It’s not easy to know exactly what to do or how to explain a complex employment law requirement, especially if you’re new to HR. Redding : Thursday, February 26, 2015, Red Lion Hotel. San Diego : Thursday, April 23, 2015, The Lodge at Torrey Pines (La Jolla). Santa Clara : Wednesday, June 10, 2015, Hilton Santa Clara.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 9, 2018

Decisions by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) are often thought of in the context of unions, but the NLRB’s decisions can affect all employers because of the federal law it enforces. The NLRB administers and enforces federal labor law under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Employer Policies. 14, 2017)).

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 4, 2017

There’s a huge divide between the whistleblower’s view of a situation and the legal analyst’s view, says attorney Brad Cave of Holland & Hart LLP in Cheyenne, Wyoming—and editor of Wyoming Employment Law Letter. Cave’s suggestions came during the Annual Meeting of the Employers Counsel Network (ECN) in Nashville. Opposition.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 30, 2016

These amendments go into effect April 1, 2016, and reinforce state law that it’s an employer’s affirmative duty to take reasonable steps to prevent and promptly correct discriminatory and harassing conduct. In the past, employers with 5 to 49 employees posted a PDL notice — often referred to as “Notice A.” Code of Regs.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

In Vault.com’s 2015 Office Romance Survey? , Although employers should generally avoid inquiring into an employee’s off-duty activities, particularly in the absence of a showing of any impact at work, an employer may rightly be concerned about liability related to workplace romances. Dangerous Ground.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The California Chamber of Commerce is helping employers build their HR muscle at several topic-packed training sessions around the state that focus on the employment life cycle. Fresno: Thursday, January 8, 2015. San Jose: Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Redding: Thursday, February 26, 2015. Registration.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) shows that in Fiscal Year 2016, it filed fewer lawsuits and resolved fewer claims outside of court than it has in recent years, despite an increase in charges filed. Employers also paid less monetary relief. Preliminary data from the U.S. Charge Statistics. These suits resulted in $52.2

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 14, 2017

In October, Shiloh learned that certain data Raegan had supposedly entered into the computer had gone missing. She claimed that her supervisor, “Olive,” screamed at her during a meeting and prohibited her from attending a training session. While Shiloh investigated her report, it asked her to take some time off.

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 3, 2017

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. A recent lawsuit filed in the U.S. VeraPetruk / iStock / Getty Images Plus.

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Ohio Employer's Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

I made the mistake of playing with my mom, and let’s just say that I learned some things that a child should never know about his mother, no matter their respective ages. Nicole — HireVue (@hirevue) November 9, 2015 Well, HireVue, I am never one to shrink from a challenge. It’s a very adult version of Apples to Apples.

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Ohio Employer's Law

JULY 10, 2015

Earlier this week, I came across the following while watching the local morning news: The consumer reporter was demoing an online t-shirt business with two female station employees modeling shirts that read,”I can make you feel cheep,” and “I can take 80% off.”

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 8, 2019

The EEOC takes religious discrimination seriously and has been aggressively going after employers that enforce dress codes that unnecessarily restrict employees’ faith-mandated attire. Supreme Court’s 2015 EEOC v. Lesson learned: Never second-guess a worker’s religious beliefs or the requirements he or she must observe.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

As I write this article, the newspapers and airwaves are filled with more reports of alleged sexual harassment in workplaces around the country. Still, the training appears to be ineffective because sexual harassment remains an ongoing issue in places of employment. What Is Sexual Harassment? The question is, why?

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HR Counselor's Corner

AUGUST 7, 2019

To date, neither federal nor state laws prohibit bullying in the workplace. Bullying violates federal and state laws prohibiting harassment in the workplace when the basis for it is tied to a protected status, such as color, national origin, race, religion, age, sex, and disability. Workplace bullying is on the rise.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 17, 2015

Did you know that retaliation, disability and sex discrimination/harassment comprised more than half of the 65,388 employment complaints filed in California in 2014? Source: “Report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee,” California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, March 2015). Time: 10 a.m. –

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 17, 2015

Did you know that retaliation, disability and sex discrimination/harassment comprised more than half of the 65,388 employment complaints filed in California in 2014? Source: “Report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee,” California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, March 2015). Time: 10 a.m. –

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HRWatchdog

MAY 15, 2015

The California Fair Employment and Housing Council continues to move forward with proposed amendments to Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Regulations, and the public is invited to submit comments to the recent modifications. FEHA prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected classes. on May 26, 2015.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Maybe it’s time for a nap or a snack because employers also reported some interesting childish or adolescent behaviors: Company owner threw tantrums, yelled and slammed doors when he didn’t get his way. California employers should always be mindful that these types of behaviors may lead to eventual harassment or discrimination claims.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released detailed breakdowns of the 89,385 charges of workplace discrimination that the agency received in fiscal year 2015. The EEOC resolved 92,641 charges in FY 2015 — almost 5,000 more charges than the previous fiscal year. percent of all charges filed).

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The EEOC obtained more than $525 million for victims of discrimination in the workplace in fiscal year 2015. Responsible for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues to focus on its strategic priorities as outlined in its annual Performance and Accountability Report.

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Ohio Employer's Law

MARCH 6, 2015

Employee appreciation needs to be a year-round effort, not a one-off to-do to check off your corporate calendar. via Minnesota Employer Twitter is surveying users about how much they get harassed online — via The Verge HR & Employee Relations Though employees may not balk at signing non-competes, the key is when to use them. —

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Ohio Employer's Law

JANUARY 12, 2015

Now that business is back in session, employers need to figure out the issues that will keep them up at night over the next 12 months. Now that business is back in session, employers need to figure out the issues that will keep them up at night over the next 12 months. Personally, December is my favorite time of the year.

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Empuls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

HR professionals must now navigate a labyrinth of laws and regulations that govern everything from labor standards to digital workspaces. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on key areas of change in HR laws and regulations that every HR professional should be aware of. Changes in labor laws 1.

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Zenefits

JUNE 12, 2017

Employers may only hire those who can legally work in the United States and must maintain up-to-date I-9 forms for all employees. Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) , via DoL. Employers’ private pension and health plans must give participants information around plan features, funding, and responsibilities.

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