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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. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | by Jesse Bridges. .” ~ Maya Angelou. This year has been no exception, with breakthroughs and progress tempered by crisis and tragedy.

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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). The company must also make strides to enhance its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

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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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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.”

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Why Corporate Transparency is a Win-Win for Business, Consumers, Top Talent

Visier

As we’ve come to learn, people and corporations do not always see eye to eye. In response, people are deciding to support companies whose values most closely resemble their own, specifically in regards to diversity and sustainability. For the first time in a long time, businesses are embracing transparency. It could cost them.

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What Workplace Sexual Harassment Law Changes Should We Expect in 2020?

EverFi - HR

HR professionals found themselves faced with a number of workplace sexual harassment law changes in 2019—and 2020 is likely to hold more of the same. Sexual harassment is top of mind these days, fueled by continual allegations against increasingly high-profile offenders, ranging all the way up to the White House.

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A Blog with a story

EverFi - HR

Sexual harassment in the workplace is an ongoing risk to the safety of your employees and your business. The implications of sexual harassment in the workplace have a far-reaching impact on everything from your company’s bottom line, to employee morale, and to your reputation. . In 2019 alone, the U.S.