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Sexual Harassment Training Laws 2020: What’s Changing?

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With a continued nationwide effort to shed light on sexual harassment in the workplace, several states have implemented sexual harassment training requirements for their employees. Employers could be subject to fines up to $1,000 if the required training is not provided. . Connecticut . California .

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Learning leaders reexamine sexual harassment prevention in light of new state laws

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

1 in the state of Illinois, the Workplace Transparency Act mandates workplace sexual harassment training for public and private organizations with more than 15 employees. Illinois is the sixth state in the last few years to create and pass a bill that would require workplace sexual harassment training.

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2019 Prevention Progress: A Year in Review

EverFi - HR

As 2019 draws to a close, we also approach the end of a decade in higher education that has largely been defined by issues of health, wellness, inclusion, and safety. .” ~ Maya Angelou. This year has been no exception, with breakthroughs and progress tempered by crisis and tragedy. Alcohol & Other Drugs | by Kimberley Timpf.

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Should this employer have been able to predict future sexual harassment?

The Employer Handbook

On August 16, 2019, an employee reported for the first time that a supervisor had made sexual comments to her that made her feel uncomfortable. The next day, management met with the alleged harasser about the allegations, and he resigned. The company could not corroborate the February 2019 package incident. Not exactly.

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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). Some $80 million will be awarded to female employees who worked at the company between November 2014 and the present day.

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You can’t be retaliated against for NOT reporting sexual harassment. The more you know.

The Employer Handbook

Unfortunately for a plaintiff and her lawyer, they learned this lesson the hard way. Part of the plaintiff’s duties as a Group Leader was reporting sexual harassment allegations when she learned of them. In 2019, another female employee informed the plaintiff that a male co-worker was sexually harassing her.

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Law Firm Subject of Gender Pay Discrimination Lawsuit

Trusaic

Six lawyers from Jones Day have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging an array of gender discrimination claims against the law firm, including pay discrimination, sexual harassment, and stifled advancement. This is the second lawsuit filed against Jones Day. District Court for the District of Columbia.”