Global People Strategist

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The anti-sexual harassment movement, commonly referred to on social media as the #MeToo movement, continues to gain momentum as it sweeps the world. These special regulations were put in place as a step towards ensuring that female employees are protected from sexual harassment and strengthening their labor protections.

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Zenefits

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

In addition, employers have to contend with a state legislature that has been quite active of over the past several years. They also have to content with a regulator, the California Industrial Welfare Commission, whose regulations have the force of law. Ignoring complaints has led to expensive legal actions for employers.

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Global People Strategist

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The anti-sexual harassment movement, commonly referred to on social media as the #MeToo movement, continues to gain momentum as it sweeps the world. These special regulations were put in place as a step towards ensuring that female employees are protected from sexual harassment and strengthening their labor protections.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 29, 2019

Our latest white paper answers all your questions about the new harassment prevention training requirements. You’ve all heard the news that California employers with five or more employees located anywhere must now provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees — not just supervisors, as was the previous law.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The Governor signed “clean up” legislation to help clarify training deadlines for employers. As you may remember, on January 1, 2019, a new California law went into effect that made substantial changes to mandatory sexual harassment prevention training. Employer Training Deadlines.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 13, 2018

By Chris Potter (Flickr: 3D Judges Gavel) [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, I blogged here about the most important employment law decision of 2018. But, in the bigger picture, how much of a game changer is this for victims of a hostile work harassment? It’s a case called Minarsky v.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 13, 2018

By Chris Potter (Flickr: 3D Judges Gavel) [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, I blogged here about the most important employment law decision of 2018. But, in the bigger picture, how much of a game changer is this for victims of a hostile work harassment? It’s a case called Minarsky v.

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HR Morning

JANUARY 5, 2018

With the new year came new rules for California employers. Here are five new California laws that went into effect January 1st. Once a conditional job offer is made, the employer may ask about any convictions, and decide whether the nature and gravity of such an offense would conflict with the duties of the position.

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The new transgender rights poster must be displayed starting January 1, 2018. California recently passed a new law ( SB 396 ) that requires all California employers to post a “Transgender Rights in the Workplace” poster starting January 1, 2018. Mandatory Training Requirement.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2018

With the influence of the #MeToo movement, the EEOC saw a 12 percent increase in the number of sexual harassment charges filed this year. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) demonstrates a heightened awareness in the workplace about sexual harassment since the #MeToo movement took off last year.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 22, 2019

Do you have the same compliance concerns as the employers in this survey? Over the past year, employers’ compliance challenges increased significantly thanks to both an uptick in federal employment law enforcement, and the growing “patchwork” of state and local requirements, according to the 2019 Littler Annual Employer Survey.

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HR Digest

JULY 10, 2020

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) saw 76,000+ discrimination charges filed in the year 2018, with a majority of them stating that more than one-half of the cases were retaliation cases against the employer. The employer can give different reasons and block advancements which are forms of workplace retaliation.

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HRExecutive

DECEMBER 7, 2017

” A new survey from XpertHR on the top 15 most challenging HR compliance issues for next year reveals that, unsurprisingly, current events are weighing heavily on the minds of HR leaders these days as they look ahead to 2018. It’s been an eventful year, to say the least.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 23, 2018

DFEH settlements can cost employers lots of money. In recent months, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has settled a number of employment cases, and, compared to previous years, enforcement looks as if it’s been stepped up. The store agreed to pay the workers $90,000 and severance packages.

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Silkroad

OCTOBER 9, 2018

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. One way to do that is by effective training all employees on those topics.

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WorkHuman

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

One message from #MeToo is clear: When it comes to sexist treatment and harassment of women, men are the problem. For starters, it’s important for men to acknowledge that “sexual harassment remains prevalent,” says the Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey and LeanIn.org. But what does it mean to be a male ally to women?

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HR Morning

MAY 4, 2018

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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Homebase

DECEMBER 12, 2018

2018 was quite a year in employment law especially for employers of hourly workers. The trends of 2018 will continue through 2019 including Department of Homeland Security worksite investigations, gun legislation, tipped wage changes, and the continued state trends of legalizing marijuana. . Tipped Wages.

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HRExecutive

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Keeping up with compliance , a moving target within the human resource space, affects employers of all sizes. And as compliance continues to grow more complicated, antiquated systems for staying on the right side of the law are being replaced by technology-driven solutions that can simplify success in reducing legal exposure.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Register online now! Su, Secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency — appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom in January of 2019 to serve as his cabinet advisor on labor issues and employment programs for workers and businesses throughout California. Featured keynote is Julie A. Over lunch, keynote Julie A.

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

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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HR Shelf

JUNE 7, 2022

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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HR Digest

JULY 10, 2020

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) saw 76,000+ discrimination charges filed in the year 2018, with a majority of them stating that more than one-half of the cases were retaliation cases against the employer. The employer can give different reasons and block advancements which are forms of workplace retaliation.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 26, 2019

California’s complex employment laws prompted 22,000 calls to the CalChamber Labor Law Helpline in 2018. There are so many questions that are out there for the California employer,” says Frank. Note: The California Pregnancy Disability Leave law applies to employers with five or more employees.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2018

As previously reported , California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) has been working on amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to address two laws that went into effect on January 1, 2018 — the New Parent Leave Act (NPLA) and the statewide ban-the-box law. What’s Next?

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EverFi - HR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Now that phrase is making its way into workplaces around the country as organizations continue to look for new ways to address the age-old problem of harassment. Traditional harassment prevention has taken a primarily punitive tone—focused on what employees should not do, versus what they should do.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

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 cautions employers to slow down and not jump to conclusions.

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PlanSource

DECEMBER 13, 2018

2018 was an interesting year for human resources and benefits administration. David Miklas , Labor and Employment Attorney at Miklas Employment Law. “HR Employers need to be thinking about how their policies address confidentiality when a worker is sharing a workspace with others. Here’s what they had to say ….

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 4, 2022

On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the Act), which amends the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to make pre-dispute arbitration agreements and class action waivers invalid and unenforceable for claims of sexual harassment or sexual assault.

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 16, 2018

When the decision is based on misconduct, the letter should consist of a summary of the employer’s investigation findings: We have concluded, following our investigation, that your conduct toward other employees on January 16, 2018, violated the company’s antiharassment and discrimination policy. Deliver the News.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 12, 2018

Susquehanna County (opinion here ) is a sexual harassment case. But the biggest takeaway is that any subsequent employer-defendant asserting a Faragher/Ellerth defense in the Third Circuit will find it very difficult to obtain summary judgment on any hostile work environment claim. And there’s a lot to discuss. Indeed, Ms.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 18, 2017

It seems that you can’t open a paper or watch a newscast without encountering another sexual harassment bombshell. Despite the broad coverage, however, there’s still confusion about the difference between sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual battery. Source: primoz_design / iStock / Getty.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 12, 2018

Susquehanna County (opinion here ) is a sexual harassment case. But the biggest takeaway is that any subsequent employer-defendant asserting a Faragher/Ellerth defense in the Third Circuit will find it very difficult to obtain summary judgment on any hostile work environment claim. And there’s a lot to discuss. Indeed, Ms.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2017

has now signed or vetoed employment-related legislation passed by the California Legislature in 2017. A few of the significant new 2018 laws that employers need to be aware of include: Legislation mandating that small businesses with as few as 20 employees provide 12 weeks of parental baby bonding leave to employees (SB 63).

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HRWatchdog

MAY 23, 2019

Twenty-five sexual harassment claims were filed against McDonald’s Corp. this week — 20 were complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and five were civil lawsuits. Guaranteeing employees are protected from retaliation if they report harassment.

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Rezoomo

JULY 19, 2018

July 2018 HR Events. Graphite HRM – Dealing with complaints of bullying & sexual harassment in the workplace. The session will include details of: What is Bullying and Harassment? Stephen’s Green Dublin 2 /Wed 25 July 2018 ,10:00 – 13:00 IST . Learn More >> __. Event Details .

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

On June 25, 2018, the 11th Circuit held that a district court did not err in rejecting a jury verdict in favor of an employee on her sexual harassment claim and granting judgment in the employer’s favor. That same day, she filed a complaint with her employer. Sexual Harassment Suit.

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