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EEOC FY 2021 Charge Data, Mediation Program Studies

HRWatchdog

And that’s not all the EEOC reported: This year, the commission analyzed sexual harassment charges since #MeToo went viral, and released two studies on its voluntary mediation program, which employers found highly effective, fair and neutral. Harassment Charges Since #MeToo. percent of sexual harassment charges compared to 62.2

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Classifying Long-Term Worker as ‘Temporary’ May Cause Problems

HRWatchdog

Do I have to lay them off after that period? A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of the temp workers, who claimed they stayed classified as temps so the company could avoid providing them with better benefits, such as stock options, pensions, and health benefits. Dana Leisinger, HR adviser, CalChamber.

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EEOC Claims Spike One Year After #MeToo Movement Takes Off

HRWatchdog

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.