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New Chicago Employer Regulations for Sexual Harassment Training

SHRM

The Chicago City Council has implemented new employer regulations requiring training to employees and supervisors on sexual harassment prevention and how bystanders should respond to sexual harassment. Details and terms The ordinance maintains the definition of "employer" in the.

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Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?

Stratus

A less-experienced worker is definitely more affordable, making teens your most cost-effective option for jobs that aren’t highly skilled. While there may be a learning curve for your more seasoned workers to catch on to technology advancements, teens are digital natives. Do Teens Need Sexual Harassment Prevention Training?

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Essential Facts to Know Regarding Sexual Harassment Training

UpstartHR

With the current discussion surrounding sexual harassment and sexual allegations, it’s more important than ever for HR professionals to cover all the bases when it comes to compliance training. Knowing how to properly train and educate employees makes for a safer and much more comfortable workplace.

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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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Sexual Harassment Legal Definition: What You Need to Know

EverFi - HR

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is one of the more recent additions to the list of powerful people accused of sexual harassment. In just the first year following the start of #MeToo, more than 425 prominent leaders were publicly accused of sexual misconduct. Sexual harassment can, and does, take many forms.

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Sexual Harassment Training Laws 2020: What’s Changing?

Homebase

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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Promoting a Safer Workplace: NSW’s Respect at Work Strategy for Preventing Sexual Harassment

Workplace Mediation Blog

The NSW government recently released SafeWork’s NSW Respect at Work Strategy: preventing sexual harassment. It’s a comprehensive four-year plan to prevent and address sexual harassment in workplaces across NSW. Sexual harassment occurs in every industry and at every level, regardless of business size.