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EEOC Seeks Input on Guidance Addressing Unlawful Harassment

HRWatchdog

Send in comments by February 9, 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. The guidance provides numerous examples of unlawful conduct.

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WIRTW #504 (the “once bitten, twice shy” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

Discrimination. If You’re Sued, Your Sexual Harassment Report Could Become Public — via TLNT. Labor Department tells senators it’s too ‘complex’ to collect sexual harassment data — via Workplace Fairness. Labor Department tells senators it’s too ‘complex’ to collect sexual harassment data — via Workplace Fairness.

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How to Encourage Employees to Report Issues

HR Shelf

A study by California Law Review revealed that 82% of whistleblowers had to suffer harassment, about 60% had their jobs taken away, and about 17% lost their homes. Unethical relationships: When a subordinate feels pressured to accept the advances of a supervisor to protect their employment. Read on to understand. .

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What is the Key to Employee Retention?

Abel HR

Topping that list, rather surprisingly, was the concept of continued learning. So, if providing education is such a silver bullet for stopping the revolving door, why aren’t more companies offering these types of learning opportunities? A staggering 3.5 As with many things in business, it all comes down to budget.

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The state of HR: What should be keeping you up at night?

HR Morning

While HR pros are a little less worried about the ACA and DOL enforcement than in previous years, thanks to the effects of the #MeToo movement and an uptick in sexual harassment lawsuits, a number of other workplace issues have them concerned. And a majority employers have taken proactive steps to combat this problem.

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#MeToo Takeaways from the Case of Bikram Choudhury

HR Daily Advisor

As an occasional practitioner of Choudhury’s method of yoga, I was somewhat familiar with the accusations of sexual misconduct made against him that ultimately resulted in his downfall. Sexual Assault and Harassment. In addition, Choudhury also held nine-week intensive training courses for prospective Bikram Yoga instructors.

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3 Steps to Protect Information While Leveraging Social Media

HR Daily Advisor

partner with the law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP., and editor of Indiana Employment Law Letter —the rise of social media comes with both pros and cons for employers. partner with the law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP., Garrison , Esq.—partner Human resources concept on tablet with hologram.