Remove 2014 Remove Employment Law Remove Hiring Remove Sexual Harassment
article thumbnail

Why HR Should Be a Business Priority from Day One

Cornerstone On Demand

If not, you can end up like one of these case studies in HR nightmares: Thinx made headlines with its period-proof panties, but now it's in the news because of a sexual harassment claim against the CEO. Uber was accused by a female engineer of ignoring sexual harassment claims. Not just any HR—but good HR.

article thumbnail

Can an Individual Supervisor Be Liable Under the FMLA?

HR Daily Advisor

Most supervisors know that they risk personal liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Chapter 151B if they sexually harass a subordinate employee. In April 2014, Virginia-based Brink’s, Incorporated, hired “Howard” as its global head of fleet. Supervisor = ‘Employer’ Under FMLA.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Why Isn’t Workplace Sexual Harassment Training Working?

HR Daily Advisor

As I write this article, the newspapers and airwaves are filled with more reports of alleged sexual harassment in workplaces around the country. Still, the training appears to be ineffective because sexual harassment remains an ongoing issue in places of employment. What Is Sexual Harassment?

article thumbnail

$450,000 Sexual Harassment Settlement Highlights the Seriousness of the Problem

HRWatchdog

Nearly one-third of all EEOC complaints are sex discrimination charges (which includes sexual harassment). Employers are well aware that sexual harassment is unlawful under both California and federal law, but that doesn’t stop the problem from occurring. The harassment continued for several years.

article thumbnail

$450,000 Sexual Harassment Settlement Highlights the Seriousness of the Problem

HRWatchdog

Nearly one-third of all EEOC complaints are sex discrimination charges (which includes sexual harassment). Employers are well aware that sexual harassment is unlawful under both California and federal law, but that doesn’t stop the problem from occurring. The harassment continued for several years.

article thumbnail

EEOC Releases Annual Performance and Accountability Report

HRWatchdog

Responsible for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues to focus on its strategic priorities as outlined in its annual Performance and Accountability Report. The EEOC resolved claims of sexual harassment and other forms of sex discrimination for about $3.8

Report 40