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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

HRWatchdog

The EEOC continues to collect money from employers in lawsuits and settlements for sexual harassment. The case alleged that the employer conducted employment testing, including strength testing, for certain positions that unfairly discriminated against female workers. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been busy!

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[Podcast] Sexual Harassment in the Virtual Workplace

EverFi - HR

EVERFI’s SVP of Workplace Culture, Elizabeth Bille and VP of Impact and Education, Holly Rider-Milchovich sit down with the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault , hosts of the “Prevention is Now” podcast to discuss “Sexual Harassment in the Virtual Workplace.” Learn More!

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California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination

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Following a two-year investigation, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued the entertainment gaming giant, Activision Blizzard for systematic discrimination on July 21, 2021. In cases related to misconduct, action was taken to address the issue.”

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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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Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit at $100 Million

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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). Some $80 million will be awarded to female employees who worked at the company between November 2014 and the present day.

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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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Activision Blizzard Reaches $18 Million Settlement with EEOC

Trusaic

The case involved various charges of gender discrimination and it’s the EEOC’s second-largest sexual harassment agreement ever. As part of the resolution, employees who worked at the company between September 1, 2016, and the present day may be eligible for monetary relief.