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WIRTW #486 (the “all apologies” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

Accused of sexual harassment? Afraid you may be a sexual harasser? Is an Employee’s #MeToo Social Media Post a Harassment Complaint? — The Sexual Harassment Scandal: How it Should Impact Employers — via The Emplawyerologist. Sexual Harassment Cases Often Rejected By Courts — via NPR’s Morning Edition.

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Pat yourselves on the back, employers. EEOC Charges dipped to a new 27-year low!!!??

The Employer Handbook

A deeper look inside the numbers shows that sex discrimination claims were down year over year by nearly five percent, with fewer sexual harassment claims filed in 2019 than in 2016, which was a year before the #MeToo movement began. However, the EEOC continues to focus on enforcing claims of sexual harassment.

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Compliance Issues, #MeToo Movement Impact Employers

HRWatchdog

According to the survey, 42 percent of respondents instituted changes prior to the 2016 federal overtime rule’s injunction ; 40 percent are reviewing job descriptions to verify current employees’ classifications; and 36 percent are auditing employee compensation to identify affected workers.

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The gender pay gap: How equal pay starts with hiring

Homebase

The gender wage gap refers to the difference in earnings between men and women. With social media being a leading contributing factor, consumers are pressuring companies to find real solutions for sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, and to pay workers fairly. Table of Contents What is the gender pay gap?

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Why Employer Retaliation Poses Serious Risks In Today’s Workplaces

Astron Solutions

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, you might be under the impression that sexual harassment claims are the primary area of concern for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency responsible for enforcing federal employee protection laws. Intervene to protect others from sexual advances or resisting sexual advances.

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WIRTW #493 (the “Super Bowl” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

Here’s what I read this week: Harassment. Friends Do NOT Let Friends Engage in Harassing Conduct — via Jonathan HR Law. Dealing with Sexual Harassment When Your Company Is Too Small to Have HR — via Harvard Business Review. Listening for Sexual Harassment — via HR Gazette. Philly Off-Duty Employee Did WHAT?

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WIRTW #437 (the “Elevate HR” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

In this session, you will learn the most important steps you can take right now to train your employees on effective cybersecurity awareness, to place your company in the best position to protect against a costly data breach. Join me and other industry for Elevate 2016 on November 10th. And the best part? It’s100% free.