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NY Sets Up Workplace Sexual Harassment Hotline, Forbids Release of Personnel Files

Zenefits

New York workers will have access to a free, state-run sexual harassment hotline on July 14. Mario Cuomo’s resignation because of sexual harassment allegations. The hotline is part of a package of legislation approved by the governor and aimed at addressing workplace harassment and discrimination.

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6 Most Important Employee Training Topics That Your Organization Should Consider

Hppy

With the growing need for excellence in the workplace, the value of employee training is also rising. However, many times companies face doubts regarding the topics that they have to cover in their employee training programs. Here you will find a list of six super crucial employee training topics that companies in 2020 should consider.

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Quebec: Changes to Labor Standards for Employees

Global People Strategist

Intended to take effect in January 2019, Québec’s National Assembly recently enacted Bill 176, entitled An Act to amend the Act respecting labor standards and other legislative provisions mainly to facilitate family-work balance (Bill). These changes will also affect many staffing firms and employers alike, all over the province.

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4 Ways to Create Effective Sexual Harassment Training

HR Morning

In a study by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 71 percent of HR professionals said their company conducts sexual harassment prevention training. adults believe changes need to be made to eliminate sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, with 44 percent saying better sexual harassment training is the key.

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Workplace violence prevention: Practical steps employers can take

Business Management Daily

In between, there are petty thefts, serious fights and sexual assaults. Employers who allow harassment or discrimination to occur against may create fertile ground for workplace violence. A sexual harasser, for example, may progress to sexual assault. A sexual harasser, for example, may progress to sexual assault.

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Favoritism in the workplace: How to identify and prevent it

Business Management Daily

Your company could be sued for: Illegal discrimination Sexual harassment Retaliation Dating or being friends with a VP does not make someone a good candidate for promotion. It crosses a professional line by valuing an employee’s traits more than their contributions to the company. Let’s discuss how.

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Bystander intervention training is a workplace necessity

Business Management Daily

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.