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1 in the state of Illinois, the Workplace Transparency Act mandates workplace sexualharassmenttraining for public and private organizations with more than 15 employees. Illinois is the sixth state in the last few years to create and pass a bill that would require workplace sexualharassmenttraining.
In a study by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 71 percent of HR professionals said their company conducts sexualharassment prevention training. adults believe changes need to be made to eliminate sexualharassment and assault in the workplace, with 44 percent saying better sexualharassmenttraining is the key.
Statistics show that sexualharassment remains a big problem for employers. Sexualharassment is not a problem of the past. Lately, it seems that not a week goes by without another news report on allegations of rampant harassment at high-profile companies. When harassment claims are reported, what happens?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) new report on sexualharassment data for fiscal year (FY) 2018 shows a more than 50 percent increase in sexualharassment lawsuits filed by the agency and a more than 12 percent increase in the number of charges it received over FY 2017.
The case involved various charges of gender discrimination and it’s the EEOC’s second-largest sexualharassment agreement ever. As part of the resolution, employees who worked at the company between September 1, 2016, and the present day may be eligible for monetary relief.
Do you have the same compliance concerns as the employers in this survey? Over the past year, employers’ compliance challenges increased significantly thanks to both an uptick in federal employment law enforcement, and the growing “patchwork” of state and local requirements, according to the 2019 Littler Annual Employer Survey.
That confusion continued in the Los Angeles courts in 2016 when an Uber driver Yosef Eisenberg attempted to recoup for damages stemming from several deactivations from Uber including low driver ratings, overcharging, and even sexualharassment. The ruling was that Uber drivers are independent contractors.
That sounds more “glass-half-full” than “ Don’t be like the Dallas Mavericks: 11 ways to avoid a Sports Illustrated report chronicling twenty years of allegations of sexualharassment and mismanagement in your workplace. ” Yeah, I’m comfortable with the title of today’s blog post.
For most companies, the risk of litigation is often enough of an incentive to train their employees. But if employees don’t know what behavior to avoid, they are more likely to engage in conduct that crosses the line and leads to allegations of harassment that holds the employer liable. Compliance Mitigates Liability and Risk.
Complaints of sexualharassment and sexual misconduct have dominated the news recently with allegations ranging from sexual threats, to groping, to sexual assault. According to a recent poll , 30% of women in the workplace have experienced unwanted sexual advances from male coworkers.
I’d been at the Ontario Securities Commission for about 4 years when, in late 2016, I decided to shake things up and joined Actionable, a small start-up. I’m learning a ton and we have an incredible team. Please welcome our sixth guest: Head of People & Operations at Actionable.co–Jane Watson. The Interview. Stay curious.
I’d been at the Ontario Securities Commission for about 4 years when, in late 2016, I decided to shake things up and joined Actionable, a small start-up. I’m learning a ton and we have an incredible team. Please welcome our sixth guest: Head of People & Operations at Actionable.co–Jane Watson. The Interview. Stay curious.
In 2015, the #MeToo movement revived a national conversation about sexualharassment and assault , prompting survivors to share their stories and call for accountability. The movement highlighted the widespread prevalence of sexual misconduct in various industries, including entertainment, politics, and the corporate world.
The almost daily revelations of workplace sexualharassment should be enough to drive home the idea that if your company is tossing a holiday party this year, be extra careful. On the flip side, 11 percent of employers will not hold a holiday party, up from 4 percent in 2016.
The #MeToo movement continues to focus on workplace sexualharassment, and, this week, a federal agency reconvened a task force on the same issue. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced they will reconvene their Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace. Katie Culliton, Editor.
Most supervisors know that they risk personal liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Chapter 151B if they sexuallyharass a subordinate employee. Howard returned from leave on January 18, 2016. But that isn’t the only way supervisors may be held individually liable in Massachusetts.
Workplace harassment is alleged in approximately 30 percent of all charges filed with the U.S. In its Strategic Enforcement plan for FY2013-2016, the EEOC recognized that an outreach campaign aimed at both educating employers and employees is an important strategy to deter future violations.
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. New Policy Requirements. Pregnancy Disability Leave Notice. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.
On the plus side was the passage of a CalChamber-sponsored job creator that enables businesses to avoid hiring repeat sexualharassment offenders. On the plus side was the passage of a CalChamber-sponsored job creator that enables businesses to avoid hiring repeat sexualharassment offenders. Status Update. Immigration.
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, you might be under the impression that sexualharassment claims are the primary area of concern for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency responsible for enforcing federal employee protection laws. Tri-State area human resources and labor relations consulting firm.
The contributing factors are: Labor hire workers receive limited job training and supervision. Labor hire licensees must satisfy a ‘fit and proper person’ test to establish that they are capable of providing labor hire services in compliance with all the relevant laws. The Queensland Labor Hire Licensing Act.
The contributing factors are: Labor hire workers receive limited job training and supervision. Labor hire licensees must satisfy a ‘fit and proper person’ test to establish that they are capable of providing labor hire services in compliance with all the relevant laws. The Queensland Labor Hire Licensing Act.
A video posted by Jon Hyman (@jonhyman) on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:42pm PDT Here’s what I read this week: Discrimination Does Title VII Protect Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination? The ACA and Time Tracking Compliance: What CHROs Need to Know — via ADP Have You Reviewed your Employee Handbook for Affordable Care Act Compliance? —
People also have implicit biases that cause them to favor others based on likenesses, such as ethnicity, gender, age or religion, according to The Ohio State University’s Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race And Ethnicity. In fact, favoritism may even be illegal if it’s biased against protected workers under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
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The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) recently announced that it will conduct a telephonic survey of California employers to ask questions about their anti-harassment and diversity policies. Harassment complaint procedures. Don’t be surprised if you are called for a DFEH survey.
The EEOC continued to implement its Strategic Enforcement Plan which sets its national enforcement priorities for fiscal years 2013-2016. The EEOC resolved claims of sexualharassment and other forms of sex discrimination for about $3.8 According to the EEOC’s Report, the agency obtained a record $356.16
Staying up to date and ensuring compliance with these ever-changing state, local, and federal laws is an ongoing and serious responsibility for employers and HR professionals. In early July, the new notice “Rights of Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking,” was released in English and Spanish.
The Obama administration planned to raise the minimum to $913 a week, or $47,476 per year, by December 2016. The Obama administration planned to raise the minimum to $913 a week, or $47,476 per year, by December 2016. Employers in the state should use 2020 to get ready for compliance, as most benefits become available in 2021.
On Tuesday, the EEOC announced here that it had resolved a sexualharassment lawsuit with a Dunkin Donuts franchise for $150,000. With issues like FLSA compliance , LGBT workplace rights , and employee leaves of absence filling up your HR-compliance plate, don’t let down your guard on the (sadly) timeless sexualharassment.
On Tuesday, the EEOC announced here that it had resolved a sexualharassment lawsuit with a Dunkin Donuts franchise for $150,000. With issues like FLSA compliance , LGBT workplace rights , and employee leaves of absence filling up your HR-compliance plate, don’t let down your guard on the (sadly) timeless sexualharassment.
Accused of sexualharassment? Afraid you may be a sexualharasser? Is an Employee’s #MeToo Social Media Post a Harassment Complaint? — The SexualHarassment Scandal: How it Should Impact Employers — via The Emplawyerologist. SexualHarassment Cases Often Rejected By Courts — via NPR’s Morning Edition.
Did Bill Clinton “sexuallyharass” Monica Lewinsky? EEOC Pushes to Expand Title VII’s Reach to Sexual Orientation Claims — via Dan Schwartz’s Connecticut Employment Law Blog. EEOC makes the case for Title VII prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination — via Phil Miles’s Lawffice Space. 16 @ 2:30 and Jan.
One pressing matter is the Final Rule injunction made in November 2016. During the sixth month of the calendar year, we like to reflect on adjustments the Federal Government may have already made, or intends to make, to Human Resources related areas for the rest of 2017 and beyond. Department of Labor. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.),
Please consult with legal counsel to ensure your institution’s compliance with applicable legal requirements. California enacted a new law in response to the new Title IX regulations in order to ensure a “fair, transparent, and consistent response to reports of sexual violence.”. Legislation. Legal Action. Canadian Legislation.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the various actions by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP). Under her leadership, the EEOC has reduced its backlog of cases by 16% and filed twice as many lawsuits as it did in FY 2016. EEOC is Prescient on #Metoo.
Please consult with legal counsel to ensure your institution’s compliance with applicable legal requirements. Department of Education (ED) recently announced that it had rescinded the 2016 Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting and replaced it with a new 13-page Appendix to the Federal Student Aid Handbook. Legislation.
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