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Here are four ways to BOTCH a sexual harassment investigation

The Employer Handbook

That’s because an employer that learns about sexual harassment needs to respond in a way that is reasonably designed to end the complained-of behavior. Well, I read a recent federal court decision in which the U.S. First, don’t follow the anti-harassment policy. Third, wait too long to train employees.

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Dear ReWorker: How Do I Handle a Sexual Harassment Claim?

Cornerstone On Demand

Dear ReWorker, We recently had a sexual harassment complaint about an employee. Out of curiosity, I Googled this person and found several websites that list his name and include details about his inappropriate sexual activities and relationships. Can I fire him for the complaint as well as what I found out on the Internet?

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Handling Sexual Harassment Allegations with Remote Teams

Zenefits

They only acclimated themselves to the online environment. They began sending sexually explicit emails and comments and taking screenshots without consent. Since this behavior is occurring in a working environment, it is still considered workplace sexual harassment. Prevention of harassment.

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What’s Love Got To Do with HR? Tips for Regulating Office Romances

Netchex HR Blog

Sexual harassment The #MeToo movement made it clear that far too many women still deal with unwanted attention. Unclear and inconsistent policies make it harder to respond to harassment. Rather clear regulations can help you prevent the worst case scenarios, at least as far as relationships affect staffing and liability.

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7 Strategies Addressing How to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

EverFi - HR

On any given day, you can do a Google search for “sexual harassment,” click on the “News” link, and find dozens of headlines about recent sexual harassment allegations. The stories cross geographies and industries and they show how little has been invested in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Dear ReWorker: Handling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

Cornerstone On Demand

Dear ReWorker, We recently had a sexual harassment complaint about an employee. Out of curiosity, I Googled this person and found several websites that list his name and include details about his inappropriate sexual activities and relationships. Can I fire him for the complaint as well as what I found out on the Internet?

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Most HR leaders surveyed believe employees are breaking the rules

HR Brew

Most HR leaders believe their employees are breaking the rules, according to a new survey from learning and development company CYPHER Learning. Respondents who had experienced at least one noncompliance incident in the past year estimated it cost their organization $1.2 Noncompliance can cost big bucks. million, on average.