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4 Ways to Create Effective Sexual Harassment Training

HR Morning

In a study by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 71 percent of HR professionals said their company conducts sexual harassment prevention training. adults believe changes need to be made to eliminate sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, with 44 percent saying better sexual harassment training is the key.

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Speak Out Act Invalidates Sexual Harassment/Assault NDAs

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The Act will free victims of sexual abuse and harassment in the workplace to talk about their experiences. The bill covers pre-incident claims of sexual harassment or assault in the workplace. No court will hear a company’s case if an employee speaks publicly about the harassment. What does the Speak Out Act say?

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6 Most Important Employee Training Topics That Your Organization Should Consider

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With the growing need for excellence in the workplace, the value of employee training is also rising. However, many times companies face doubts regarding the topics that they have to cover in their employee training programs. Here you will find a list of six super crucial employee training topics that companies in 2020 should consider.

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Sexual Harassment Compliance Mandates: Everything You Need to Know in 2021

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Preventing sexual harassment has been on the agenda for most companies since Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , which prohibits sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. According to a Stop Street Harassment survey , 81% of women and 43% of men reported suffering from harassment in the workplace.

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How to Handle Workplace Investigations: A Guide for California Employers

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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. Fast food chain Del Taco agreed to pay $125,000 in 2020 to settle allegations by the U.S.

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The Daily Rundown: New York to Strengthen Sexual Harassment Laws

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Today, New York toughens sexual harassment laws, Southwest offers small business owners lots of points, business owners struggle to speak banker and insurance costs to jump. New York Passes Tough Sexual Harassment Legislation. New York Passes Tough Sexual Harassment Legislation. Got Onboarding Docs?

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The 6 HR Technology Trends to Watch in 2020

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In 2020, you can bet technology and tools will provide new opportunities (both big and small) to streamline, enhance, and improve your work. Trend #1: New Sexual Harassment Reporting Options. Trend #1: New Sexual Harassment Reporting Options. Trend #2: BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device) Policies.