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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

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The agency continues to focus on sexual harassment in America’s workplaces as recent press releases demonstrate: On June 13, 2018, the EEOC announced a multimillion-dollar sexual discrimination settlement against a transportation supplier. Employers in California have an affirmative duty to prevent harassment in the workplace.

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Valentine’s Day: What Employers Should Know About Workplace Relationships

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And if that happens, potentially severe consequences may result: If the relationship goes south, one of the employees may file a sexual harassment or discrimination lawsuit. Last is mandatory harassment prevention training. Even if you discourage workplace relationships, there’s still a chance love may blossom. Not a member?

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How a Recent National Labor Relations Board Ruling Affects Workplace Rules, Employee Handbooks

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Roberts says that in California there are certain policies that employers are required to have, such as harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention, lactation accommodation, and family and medical leave policies. CalChamber members can read more about the National Labor Relations Act in the HR Library.

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New Reporting/Training Mandate for Businesses Employing Minors

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The list of who is a mandated reporter under the law has grown over the years, and AB 1963 is the latest expansion that now includes human resource (HR) employees and certain supervisors working for a business having five or more employees and employing minors. discrimination, harassment, retaliation, etc.) Mandated Reporters’.

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Reminders When Hiring Interns, Minors for the Summer

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discrimination, harassment, retaliation, etc.) Covered supervisors’ reporting obligations are limited to instances of sexual abuse; however, HR employees are not subject to this limitation and must report all types of child abuse and neglect. CalChamber members can read more about Child Labor Laws and Interns in the HR Library.

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EEOC Issues Guidance on Retaliation

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New EEOC guidance is focused on retaliation prevention. This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues. Retaliation claims have continued to rise, and retaliation is the number one complaint seen by the agency.

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EEOC Seeks Input on Guidance Addressing Unlawful Harassment

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Yesterday, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated that it is seeking public input on a proposed enforcement guidance addressing unlawful harassment under federal anti-discrimination laws. Members can access the harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention policies in the HR Library.