Extensis

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Quick look: A new year brings a range of new HR and employment laws. The new year is in full swing, and just like last year , if there’s one thing that human resources (HR) professionals can expect in 2023, it’s a slew of new employment laws.

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EverFi - HR

AUGUST 2, 2023

On any given day, you can do a Google search for “sexual harassment,” click on the “News” link, and find dozens of headlines about recent sexual harassment allegations. The stories cross geographies and industries and they show how little has been invested in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.

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AIHR

AUGUST 2, 2021

We will explore the definition of retaliation in the workplace, some examples and possible signs, and how you can prevent workplace retaliation at your organization. Workplace retaliation examples What are signs of retaliation in the workplace? resisting sexual advances or intervening to protect others.

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Zenefits

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

In addition, employers have to contend with a state legislature that has been quite active of over the past several years. They also have to content with a regulator, the California Industrial Welfare Commission, whose regulations have the force of law. Ignoring complaints has led to expensive legal actions for employers.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 23, 2023

In 2022, the city of Chicago added bystander intervention training to its workplace training requirement. Chicago companies must provide one hour of bystander intervention training annually for their employees. Bystander intervention training helps participants develop an arsenal of skills to use in these instances.

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PlanSource

APRIL 16, 2019

This article is a recap of a recent webinar featuring Kate Bischoff from tHRive Law & Consulting. Employment law changes tend to come in waves, driven by public perceptions of what’s fair for workers. Fair Labor Standards Act. Fair Labor Standards Act. This salary level was set in 2004. What does this mean?

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 1, 2022

Arbitration agreements, Roberts explains, generally mean that an employee waives their right to pursue any lawsuit in court, and instead would have claims against their employer (or former employer) heard by a single arbitrator. AB 51 conflicts with federal law, specifically the FAA, Saad points out. Over the years, the U.S.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 21, 2018

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.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 6, 2022

The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly threatened most small businesses, but their ability to be nimble and flexible with a smaller workforce has helped them succeed today, Roberts says in kicking off the podcast. There’s a complex set of employment laws that employers must follow.”.

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EmployeeConnect

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Typical examples of workplace bullying are given: Misleading anyone about official duties purposely. Examples of physical bullying include punching, slapping, or physical abuse. According to a study, around 48.6 million Americans are bullied in their workplace , which is alarming. What is Workplace Bullying, and Why Should We Care?

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 27, 2017

When Fox News paid some of the $13 million needed to settle sexual harassment claims made against O’Reilly Factor host Bill O’Reilly, it seemingly failed to fully address the problem. Employment law attorneys say that’s a recipe for disaster. Fox tried to resolve a culture of harassment by paying people off, says John S.

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 13, 2018

With the #MeToo movement seemingly everywhere in the news, it’s important for all employers to review their sexual harassment training practices. Maine recently amended its sexual harassment training law to impose additional requirements on employers in the state.

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Global People Strategist

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The anti-sexual harassment movement, commonly referred to on social media as the #MeToo movement, continues to gain momentum as it sweeps the world. These special regulations were put in place as a step towards ensuring that female employees are protected from sexual harassment and strengthening their labor protections.

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The Employer Handbook

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

So today, I tip my hat to my friends at Wolters Kluwer Employment Law Daily who reported yesterday on SHRM’s “ Harassment-Free Workplace Series: A Focus on Sexual Harassment.” We have HR professionals and their views on sexual harassment at work versus those of nonmanager employees.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 4, 2022

Many employers hesitate to hire out-of-state workers due to confusion or concern over the legal implications. This can cause employers to miss out on great talent. Most employment laws are applicable depending on where the work is actually being performed. Employment classification.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 26, 2016

Ignoring employee complaints of sexual harassment could cost you a lot! Think that sexual harassment is a problem of the past? By now, employers are well aware that sexual harassment is unlawful under both state and federal law, but that doesn’t stop the problem from occurring. Think again.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 18, 2017

It seems that you can’t open a paper or watch a newscast without encountering another sexual harassment bombshell. Despite the broad coverage, however, there’s still confusion about the difference between sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual battery. This for that” harassment. Mark: Sure.

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Flimp Communications

JANUARY 26, 2021

HR professionals are well equipped to handle the new employment laws going into effect this year. These laws affect paid leave, minimum wage, training and more. We’ve summarized these changes below, but be sure to review these updated laws, in detail, to determine the specific impact for your organization.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 9, 2020

Whether they need to mediate workplace conflict or craft policies that comply with state and federal laws, the advice HR professionals provide can be an invaluable asset to businesses. HR professionals are responsible for staying up to date with labor laws and applying them to a workplace, but they also need help from the top, she says.

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EverFi - HR

JANUARY 24, 2020

On any given day, you can do a Google search for “sexual harassment,” click on the “News” link, and find dozens of headlines about recent sexual harassment allegations. The stories cross geographies and industries and they show how little has been invested in preventing sexual harassment at work.

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Global People Strategist

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The anti-sexual harassment movement, commonly referred to on social media as the #MeToo movement, continues to gain momentum as it sweeps the world. These special regulations were put in place as a step towards ensuring that female employees are protected from sexual harassment and strengthening their labor protections.

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The Employer Handbook

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Liz [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Last week, my friend, Jon Hyman, had a nice post on his Ohio Employer Law Blog entitled, “ If you want to stop workplace harassment, start by educating our children. Why would kids need harassment training? Add depth to your training.

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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, 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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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2018

With the influence of the #MeToo movement, the EEOC saw a 12 percent increase in the number of sexual harassment charges filed this year. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) demonstrates a heightened awareness in the workplace about sexual harassment since the #MeToo movement took off last year.

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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, 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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WorkHuman

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

One message from #MeToo is clear: When it comes to sexist treatment and harassment of women, men are the problem. For starters, it’s important for men to acknowledge that “sexual harassment remains prevalent,” says the Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey and LeanIn.org. But what does it mean to be a male ally to women?

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AIHR

JUNE 2, 2023

They cover most HR functions, including talent attraction, hiring, training and development, employee engagement and performance, and compensation and benefits. For example, if a tech startup is experiencing significant growth, capability building would be essential, and the broad skills and expertise of an HR Generalist would be helpful.

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HR Morning

APRIL 9, 2019

How can you find the information you need to be sure you’re compliant with changes in relevant laws and regulations? Guides to conducting patterned interviews and other hiring tools are readily available online, in books and from HR software companies and consultants. Best example is a Performance Improvement Plan, or PIP, template.

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The Employer Handbook

AUGUST 11, 2020

The actual lyrics have nothing to do with employment law — sexual harassment, maybe? — but I digress… The song title carries a little HR lesson today; namely, just because your company is going through some tough employment decisions doesn’t mean that the rules have changed.

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HR Morning

MAY 4, 2018

While HR pros are a little less worried about the ACA and DOL enforcement than in previous years, thanks to the effects of the #MeToo movement and an uptick in sexual harassment lawsuits, a number of other workplace issues have them concerned. And a majority employers have taken proactive steps to combat this problem.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 27, 2020

Employment law violations can result in lawsuits, but that isn’t the only kind of negative fallout. Employers increasingly find themselves in the crosshairs of advocacy groups and media outlets eager to expose perceived wrongdoing. After reviewing the results, 75% of them reported on-the-job sexual harassment.

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HR Morning

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The increase in sexual harassment charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have made headlines this fall, but that’s not the only eye-opening statistic coming out of the agency. Retaliation claims a bigger share of EEOC charges. Retaliation claims under Title VII increased from 36% to 38% of filings.

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The Employer Handbook

DECEMBER 21, 2015

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. So, why should employers care? And ’tis the season.

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Common examples of workplace bullying given in the survey include: Falsely accused of mistakes (61 percent). Bullying doesn’t necessarily lead to unlawful harassment or discrimination, but it can. In California, employers have a legal obligation to take affirmative reasonable steps to prevent harassment.

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WorkHuman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Jessica Childress, HR’s Role in Responding to #MeToo: Creating a Culture of Anti-Harassment and Inclusion – It’s time for HR to go beyond what is legally mandated. Jessica is managing attorney and founder at Childress Firm, PLLS, an employment law firm based in Washington, D.C. By Sarah Payne —.

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WorkHuman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Jessica Childress, HR’s Role in Responding to #MeToo: Creating a Culture of Anti-Harassment and Inclusion – It’s time for HR to go beyond what is legally mandated. Jessica is managing attorney and founder at Childress Firm, PLLS, an employment law firm based in Washington, D.C. By Sarah Payne —.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 30, 2021

If you’ve been putting off creating one for your small business, keep reading to learn about why you need a handbook and how to do so. Updating the handbook annually will remind the leadership team to review new employment laws that may apply to your business and staff. However, employee handbooks serve an important role.

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