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2.5 million reasons not to refer to black employees as ‘slaves’ or fire them after they complain to HR

The Employer Handbook

In terms of workplace issues, #MeToo and sexual harassment have dominated the headlines in 2018. I snagged a copy of the Consent Decree and, on top of a big payout, just look at the gobs of training and compliance that the employer will have to undertake. million and training after the fact. Yesterday, the U.S.

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4 key steps to maintaining HR compliance

HRExecutive

These days, managing HR compliance is like a game of Whac-A-Mole. Fortunately, there are key steps employers can take to stay on top of evolving labor legislation—starting with a basic, four-pronged strategy for maintaining daily HR compliance. See also: Compliance issues continue to concern employers. Advertisement.

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Illinois Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

GoCGO

Last week, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) released its model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training program for Illinois employers in compliance with Public Act 101-0221 (commonly referred to as the Workplace Transparency Act). model training. Section 2-109(B). provided by the IDHR.

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How to Handle Workplace Investigations: A Guide for California Employers

Zenefits

California employers have to contend with a multitude of compliance requirements. When handling an EEOC investigation or other investigation, one of the ways to keep matters from ballooning into huge headaches is for employers to be diligent about investigating employee complaints of discrimination , harassment, and retaliation.

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my coworker told me to stop flirting with a student employee

Ask a Manager

We started with small talk but learned that we share a lot of hobbies. Jane thinks this could result in sexual harassment complaints, but that wouldn’t make any sense. A reader writes: I am part of the HR department at my workplace, and we hired “Andre” a few months ago as a part of our student group.

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Free Small Business and HR Compliance Calendar: December 2021

Zenefits

Not only are Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Years’ Eve this month, there are also other holidays, compliance reminders, social media events, and dates to know for your business. Find out more by downloading our December Small Business and HR Compliance Calendar. Here’s an article on poster compliance by state.

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Sexual Harassment Happens Across Industries: Train Your Workplace to Prevent Harassment

HRWatchdog

Sexual harassment affects all types of workplaces. The media has recently focused on high-profile sexual harassment cases involving Hollywood moguls, politicians and industry leaders. Sexual harassment and assault can happen in any workplace, in any industry,” said DFEH Director Kevin Kish, in a statement.