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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

HRWatchdog

The EEOC continues to collect money from employers in lawsuits and settlements for sexual harassment. The case alleged that the employer conducted employment testing, including strength testing, for certain positions that unfairly discriminated against female workers. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been busy!

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How Healthcare Employers Can Manage Nursing Talent More Strategically

Precheck

Also, 86 percent said they had experienced at least one incident of verbal or physical abuse in the past year, or sexual harassment or discrimination, mostly by patients. When were employees hired and how long have they been employed? How long do nurses stay before leaving? Address Problems with Working Conditions.

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How to Respond to Suspicions of Sexual Misconduct In A Doctor’s Office

Workplace Coach

At the same time, reputation damage pales in comparison to the consequences sexually assaulted patient experiences. In 1991, Anchorage physician Dr. Kenneth Ake pleaded guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted five patients while they were conscious and on the examining table with a cloth draped over them that obscured his actions.

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Essential Facts to Know Regarding Sexual Harassment Training

UpstartHR

With the current discussion surrounding sexual harassment and sexual allegations, it’s more important than ever for HR professionals to cover all the bases when it comes to compliance training. Knowing how to properly train and educate employees makes for a safer and much more comfortable workplace.

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Creating Safe & Respectful Workplace: Dealing with Misconduct

EmployeeConnect

From sexual harassment to bullying and discrimination, misconduct not only harms the victims, but also creates a toxic work environment that can lead to decreased productivity, increased turnover, and damage to the company’s reputation. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Launching a Diversity and Inclusion Program Isn’t Enough – Here’s How to Make a Meaningful Impact

Linkedin Talent Blog

More than just keeping companies compliant, these policies signal to employees that your company takes discrimination seriously. It can also provide them a valuable resource to turn to if they’re unsure how to handle a situation. However, one-and-done unconscious bias training often doesn’t work.

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6 Business Cases for Interim HR Staffing

hrQ

Sexual harassment laws. Anti-discrimination laws. If an employment law changes or your business is leveraging new types of workers, you might need to bring in an HR professional that understands how to ensure your company’s compliance with applicable laws. Compliance & Changing Laws. Other industry-specific laws.