HRWatchdog

JULY 12, 2017

Statistics show that sexual harassment remains a big problem for employers. Sexual harassment 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?

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HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 7, 2017

On May 2, 2017, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) released its Workplace Harassment Guide, which advises employers how to develop an effective antiharassment program, respond to and investigate claims of harassment, and take appropriate remedial actions. Preventing Harassment.

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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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The Employer Handbook

JULY 13, 2018

By Chris Potter (Flickr: 3D Judges Gavel) [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, I blogged here about the most important employment law decision of 2018. But, none should be happier than my friend, Dave Koller of Koller Law, LLC , who represents Ms. It’s a case called Minarsky v. 1,888 words long.

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

In general terms (I’ll get a little more specific below), the Blacklisting rules require prospective federal contractors and subcontractors to disclose anything that may appear on a laundry list of labor-and-employment-law faux pas. In 2014, President Obama signed the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 13, 2018

By Chris Potter (Flickr: 3D Judges Gavel) [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, I blogged here about the most important employment law decision of 2018. But, none should be happier than my friend, Dave Koller of Koller Law, LLC , who represents Ms. It’s a case called Minarsky v. 1,888 words long.

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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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Quite a few employment-related bills have passed the Legislature. Five bills that could significantly affect California employers are on the Governor’s desk awaiting review and action. In addition, the bill carries the threat of litigation for employers. October 15 is the last day for the Governor to act.

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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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HRWatchdog

MAY 22, 2019

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.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 18, 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. Live Webinar: Amended FEHA Discrimination & Harassment Regulations for April 1, 2016.

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The Employer Handbook

DECEMBER 21, 2015

In late December of 2012, the EEOC approved its Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2013-2016. This priority entails targeting disparate pay, job segregation, harassment, trafficking and discriminatory policies affecting vulnerable workers who may be unaware of their rights under the equal employment laws, or reluctant or unable to exercise them.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2015

As the new year approaches, businesses are struggling to find current information on new laws and their new responsibilities,” said Larry Dicke of HRUSA. Recently, with the help of Weintraub Tobin, HRUSA published white papers on new laws and noteworthy new legislation for 2016 including: Wage and Hour laws. Healthcare.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Although Valentine’s Day usually brings pleasant thoughts of chocolates and other sweets, the thought of romance at work can leave a bitter taste for employers. In Vault.com’s 2016 Office Romance Survey , half of those surveyed said they participated in an office romance at some point in their careers.

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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. Howard returned from leave on January 18, 2016. Supervisor = ‘Employer’ Under FMLA. designer491 / iStock / Getty Images Plus.

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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.”

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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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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 29, 2017

It’s no secret that discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims based on disability cost employers plenty—and it’s not just the dollars awarded in damages (although, admittedly, some jury awards are eye-popping). It’s the time employers must spend defending claims. It’s the expense of litigation.

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HRExecutive

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

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. Reaching out to 150 HR representatives, the survey found 80 percent of employers plan to host holiday parties this year, approximately the same as last year.

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Ohio Employer's Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Today’s goal: Strive to be the type of employer that engenders this type of loyalty in your employees. Here’s what I read this week: Harassment. Friends Do NOT Let Friends Engage in Harassing Conduct — via Jonathan HR Law. Listening for Sexual Harassment — via HR Gazette. Philly Off-Duty Employee Did WHAT?

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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. million in recoveries.

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

In general terms (I’ll get a little more specific below), the Blacklisting rules require prospective federal contractors and subcontractors to disclose anything that may appear on a laundry list of labor-and-employment-law faux pas. In 2014, President Obama signed the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order.

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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. Then, in August 2016, things got weird. A recent lawsuit filed in the U.S.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced the publication of a resource document, “ Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights ”, that explains workplace rights for applicants and employees who suffer with mental health conditions.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

After learning about the pay discrepancy, Maggie resigned and filed both an Equal Pay Act (EPA) claim and a constructive discharge claim. To establish such a claim, a former employee must show that the employer made her working conditions so intolerable that a reasonable employee would feel compelled to resign.

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 16, 2018

When the decision is based on misconduct, the letter should consist of a summary of the employer’s investigation findings: We have concluded, following our investigation, that your conduct toward other employees on January 16, 2018, violated the company’s antiharassment and discrimination policy. Deliver the News.

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Ohio Employer's Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

In this session, you will learn the most important steps you can take right now to train your employees on effective cybersecurity awareness, to place your company in the best position to protect against a costly data breach. Join me and other industry for Elevate 2016 on November 10th. And the best part? It’s100% free.

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In 1997, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) accepted 16,394 charges alleging retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but that number swelled to 33,082 in 2016. On May 23, 2011, USPS Captain “Tony” learned that Nancy had filed a charge of discrimination alleging race discrimination.

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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. via The L•E•Jer Is It Harassment If A Supervisor Makes An Employee Wear a Speedo, Touches His Butt, and Asks Him Out For Drinks? —

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 21, 2018

A car wash company provided its employees with a handbook setting forth its employment policies. The handbook was written in both English and Spanish, it required arbitration of employment disputes, and it denied an employee’s right to bring an action under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). A Nice Clean Job.

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Ohio Employer's Law

MAY 6, 2016

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? I’m pretty excited for my daughter’s next School of Rock performance. via Illusive Blog Is your website accessible to all job applicants? —

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HR Morning

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Employers feared that disability discrimination cases would skyrocket after Congress passed the ADA Amendments Act a few years ago. provide equal employment opportunity training to its employees and to post anti-discrimination notices at its facilities, and. Those fears are being realized. million. . EEOC filed suit in U.S.

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HR Morning

OCTOBER 21, 2016

In other words, if the agency investigates or sues an employer, chances are it’ll be in one of the primary enforcement areas outlined in its new Strategic Enforcement Plan. The EEOC just issued its second-ever Strategic Enforcement Plan. This is a big deal. Here’s why. . New areas of emphasis.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 12, 2018

Susquehanna County (opinion here ) is a sexual harassment case. But the biggest takeaway is that any subsequent employer-defendant asserting a Faragher/Ellerth defense in the Third Circuit will find it very difficult to obtain summary judgment on any hostile work environment claim. However, so many of you were off from work last week.

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 14, 2017

In the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) proposed guidance on harassment , the commission suggests “civility training” and “bystander intervention training” as proactive measures employers can use to prevent workplace harassment. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 12, 2018

Susquehanna County (opinion here ) is a sexual harassment case. But the biggest takeaway is that any subsequent employer-defendant asserting a Faragher/Ellerth defense in the Third Circuit will find it very difficult to obtain summary judgment on any hostile work environment claim. However, so many of you were off from work last week.

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Tandem HR

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

With all of the upcoming holidays, employers may be wondering if they are legally obligated to offer employees paid time off for any of them. Is there an employment law compliance or any obligations regarding cultural holidays and religious beliefs? How does the law define religious observances or beliefs?

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