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Handling Sexual Harassment Allegations with Remote Teams

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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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Connecticut Expanded Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training Goes into Effect Oct. 1

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More employers will be required to provide mandatory sexual harassment training to all employees starting October 1, 2019. Also under the new law any employer with 3 or more employees must provide 2 hours of sexual harassment training to all employees, not just supervisors. Posting and notice requirements.

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New York’s New Sexual Harassment Law

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Standing out against sexual harassment and assault has long been a taboo topic– that’s all finally changing. Due to development in the political climate and the popularity of #metoo, The Women’s March, and a number of other social movements, companies are changing the way they manage sexual assault in the workplace.

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Data Show New Trends in Workplace Sexual Harassment Reports

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Employers have a legal obligation to maintain a workplace that is free of sexual harassment. Many states also have their own specific workplace sexual harassment laws as well. Companies with high rates of workplace sexual harassment often suffer from low morale, poor productivity, and expensive lawsuits.

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Free Small Business and HR Compliance Calendar: December 2022

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See how Zenefits manages performance reviews. Illinois Anti-Harassment Training Deadline: Illinois employers must provide their employees with a sexual harassment prevention training by December 31 every year. New Year’s Eve: At the stroke of midnight we will welcome a new year — 2023!

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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. Many of these are not in place in other states. Other instances of EEOC lawsuits.

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Free Small Business and HR Compliance Calendar: December 2021

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See how Zenefits manages performance reviews. Illinois Anti-Harassment Training Deadline: Illinois employers must provide their employees with a sexual harassment prevention training by December 31, 2021 and annually thereafter. December is almost here, which means … it’s almost the end of 2021!