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HRWatchdog
JANUARY 11, 2017
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. Was the conduct sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a hostile work environment? Washington, D.C.
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 7, 2017
The student later sued him and the university where she was pursuing a doctorate degree, alleging hostile work environment. Acknowledging that his behavior could be seen as sexual harassment, in light of his role in the research, he implied that his role could change if they pursued a relationship. What Happened.
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HRWatchdog
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Even though office romances hit a 10-year low, California employers have a duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers are strictly liable for a supervisor’s sexual harassment of a subordinate. Employers are strictly liable for a supervisor’s sexual harassment of a subordinate.
HRWatchdog
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Although employers should generally avoid inquiring into an employee’s off-duty activities, particularly in the absence of an effect at work, an employer may rightly be concerned about liability related to workplace romances. Employers are strictly liable for a supervisor’s sexual harassment of a subordinate.
HRWatchdog
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
One major fast food chain’s CEO learned recently that even consensual, romantic workplace relationships can get employees into trouble. First, if the relationship goes sour, one of the employees may file a sexual harassment or discrimination claim. CalChamber members can use the Consensual Relationship Agreement form in the HR Library.
HRWatchdog
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Employers are strictly liable for a supervisor’s sexual harassment of a subordinate. If the couple breaks up, the working environment might be impacted – such as the ability for the exes to collaborate with each other or unproductive time spent dealing with personal fallout. The entire department may be affected by the relationship.
HRWatchdog
MAY 8, 2015
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently settled a lawsuit against a multistate oil drilling company involving charges of race and national origin discrimination, harassment and retaliation at facilities throughout the country. Members can learn more about Retaliation in the HR Library. Not a member?
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