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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

HRWatchdog

The EEOC continues to collect money from employers in lawsuits and settlements for sexual harassment. The agency continues to focus on sexual harassment in America’s workplaces as recent press releases demonstrate: On June 13, 2018, the EEOC announced a multimillion-dollar sexual discrimination settlement against a transportation supplier.

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4 Takeaways from the HCCA 2019 Compliance Institute

Precheck

4 Takeaways from the HCCA 2019 Compliance Institute Apr. The 23rd Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) Compliance Institute gathered more than 3,000 healthcare compliance professionals in Boston, Massachusetts last week. The following represent my top takeaways from HCCA’s 2019 Compliance Institute.

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Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit at $100 Million

Trusaic

Entertainment company Riot Games recently settled a multi-year-long gender discrimination class-action lawsuit with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). In an official statement released by the company, Riot said “While we’re proud of how far we’ve come since 2018, we must also take responsibility for the past.

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How to Handle Workplace Investigations: A Guide for California Employers

Zenefits

California employers have to contend with a multitude of compliance requirements. When handling an EEOC investigation or other investigation, one of the ways to keep matters from ballooning into huge headaches is for employers to be diligent about investigating employee complaints of discrimination , harassment, and retaliation.

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5 Steps to Prevent Age Discrimination in the Workplace

EverFi - HR

According to a recent AARP survey , 78% of older workers report that they have seen or experienced age discrimination at work, the highest level reported since the survey began in 2003. In 2018, this number was just 61%. Age discrimination in the workplace doesn’t just negatively affect employees. It also affects your company.

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2.5 million reasons not to refer to black employees as ‘slaves’ or fire them after they complain to HR

The Employer Handbook

In terms of workplace issues, #MeToo and sexual harassment have dominated the headlines in 2018. Meanwhile, in the shadows lurk some pretty sickening instances and allegations of other forms of god-awful, in-your-face, no-doubt-about-it discrimination. There were 17 dishwashers who complained of such discrimination.

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Harassment and Discrimination: Are You Doing Enough in this Ever-Changing Landscape of New Laws?

Silkroad

2018 was a banner year for changes in legislation regarding corporate harassment training, making it more important than ever for companies to foster a respectful workplace, specifically regarding in harassment, discrimination, and diversity. Join us on October 16th at 11:00 am ET / 8:00 a.m. About the Author.