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The Tone Starts at the Top: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

HRWatchdog

Statistics show that sexual harassment remains a big problem for employers. Sexual harassment is not a problem of the past. Lately, it seems that not a week goes by without another news report on allegations of rampant harassment at high-profile companies. When harassment claims are reported, what happens?

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$1.47 Million Awarded to California Workers in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case

HRWatchdog

Ignoring employee complaints of sexual harassment could cost you a lot! Think that sexual harassment is a problem of the past? By now, employers are well aware that sexual harassment is unlawful under both state and federal law, but that doesn’t stop the problem from occurring. Think again.

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5 more reasons why your workplace anti-harassment training is ineffective

The Employer Handbook

“There’s Little Evidence Sexual Harassment Trainings Work,” wrote Madison Pauly in this article at Mother Jones. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received over 162,000 EEOC Charges of Discrimination between 2010 and 2015. Anti-harassment training is designed to help prevent discrimination at work.

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EEOC Reconvenes Workplace Harassment Task Force

HRWatchdog

The #MeToo movement continues to focus on workplace sexual harassment, and, this week, a federal agency reconvened a task force on the same issue. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced they will reconvene their Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace. Katie Culliton, Editor.

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Internal Investigations—The Cornerstone of Compliance Programs

HR Daily Advisor

Mehfoud says an organization needn’t worry as long as it has an effective compliance program supported by thorough internal investigations. What Constitutes an Effective Compliance Program? Mehfoud says that regardless of size, a company must have a compliance program in place. Allegations of sexual harassment or discrimination.

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LGBT Workers Report Bullying at Work

HRWatchdog

Bullying doesn’t necessarily lead to unlawful harassment or discrimination, but it can. What starts as isolated instances can turn into a hostile work environment on the basis of gender, gender identity/expression, transgender status or sexual orientation — all protected classes under California law.

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

Empuls

Staying up-to-date with these changes is imperative for two principal reasons: ensuring legal compliance and fostering a work environment that is safe, respectful, and conducive to productivity. Non-compliance can result in significant fines and also tarnish a company's reputation. Changes in labor laws 1.