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, in the bigger picture, how much of a game changer is this for victims of a hostile work harassment? It’s a case called Minarsky v. 1,888 words long.

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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. The movement highlighted the widespread prevalence of sexual misconduct in various industries, including entertainment, politics, and the corporate world.

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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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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

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

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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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 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

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. Additionally, the 17 men affected were awarded $1.2 Washington, D.C.

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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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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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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

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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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. Sally is seeking $2.3

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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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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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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. And there’s a lot to discuss. Indeed, Ms.

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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. And there’s a lot to discuss. Indeed, Ms.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 18, 2018

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. Employers will be selected randomly for the phone interviews. Harassment complaint procedures.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 29, 2016

Amendments to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations have been approved and will take effect on April 1, 2016. The FEHA prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected classes. The amendments to the FEHA cover a wide range of topics, including: Who a covered “employer” is under FEHA.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 16, 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. The EEOC resolved claims of sexual harassment and other forms of sex discrimination for about $3.8

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released detailed breakdowns of the 91,503 charges of workplace discrimination that the agency received in fiscal year 2016. The EEOC resolved 97,443 charges in FY 2016 — almost 5,000 more charges than the previous fiscal year. percent of all charges filed).

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 30, 2017

Each year, California employers are faced with the task of keeping up with a whole new round of labor laws and regulations, most of them courtesy of the state legislature. This article discusses some of the more significant employment law changes over the past several months, many with an effective date of July 1, 2017.

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Ohio Employer's Law

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

via Employment Essentials What Is Constructive Discharge? — In my never-ending quest to turn my legal blog into a promotional blog for my daughter’s nascent music career, I bring you the debut performance of this year’s School of Rock Jr. For the uninitiated, the Jr. Norah earned her spot on her vocal chops. My standing offer is still good.

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Insperity

JANUARY 9, 2020

Every new year brings new employment laws, and 2020 is no different. There are some big changes employers need to know about at the federal, state and local levels. The Obama administration planned to raise the minimum to $913 a week, or $47,476 per year, by December 2016. As of Jan. As of Jan.

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The Employer Handbook

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

But, I’m taking a break from the shopping to wax employment law for you. Back on November 4, 2016, Judge Cathy Bissoon concluded in EEOC v. Scott Medical (opinion here ) that Title VII covers discrimination based on sexual orientation. So, the harassment continued and Mr. Massaro was forced to quit.

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Ohio Employer's Law

JANUARY 15, 2016

Did Bill Clinton “sexually harass” Monica Lewinsky? via Robin Shea’s Employment & Labor Insider. via California Labor and Employment Defense Blog. GINA: If You Are An Employer You Should Know About It — via FisherBroyles. 5 Work Lessons We Can Learn From David Bowie — via Workplace Diva. Wage & Hour.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The move is in line with the new administration’s overall approach of pausing Obama administration initiatives and taking time to evaluate them, said Jonathan Mook , a founding partner at DiMuro Ginsberg, PC , and an editor of the Virginia Employment Law Letter.

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Ohio Employer's Law

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Accused of sexual harassment? Afraid you may be a sexual harasser? Some helpful dos and don’ts — via Robin Shea’s Employment & Labor Insider. Is an Employee’s #MeToo Social Media Post a Harassment Complaint? — The Sexual Harassment Scandal: How it Should Impact Employers — via The Emplawyerologist.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 30, 2018

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.

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