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Illinois Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

GoCGO

Last week, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) released its model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training program for Illinois employers in compliance with Public Act 101-0221 (commonly referred to as the Workplace Transparency Act). model training. Section 2-109(B). provided by the IDHR.

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2.5 million reasons not to refer to black employees as ‘slaves’ or fire them after they complain to HR

The Employer Handbook

In terms of workplace issues, #MeToo and sexual harassment have dominated the headlines in 2018. I snagged a copy of the Consent Decree and, on top of a big payout, just look at the gobs of training and compliance that the employer will have to undertake. million and training after the fact. Yesterday, the U.S.

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Creating Safe & Respectful Workplace: Dealing with Misconduct

EmployeeConnect

From sexual harassment to bullying and discrimination, misconduct not only harms the victims, but also creates a toxic work environment that can lead to decreased productivity, increased turnover, and damage to the company’s reputation. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Sexual Harassment Happens Across Industries: Train Your Workplace to Prevent Harassment

HRWatchdog

Sexual harassment affects all types of workplaces. The media has recently focused on high-profile sexual harassment cases involving Hollywood moguls, politicians and industry leaders. Sexual harassment and assault can happen in any workplace, in any industry,” said DFEH Director Kevin Kish, in a statement.

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Sexual Harassment Training for Employees: Reframing the Conversation for Better Results

EverFi - HR

The #MeToo movement emerged nearly two years ago, providing a much-needed wake-up call to organizations that may have been lulled into thinking their prior sexual harassment training for employees was enough to keep harassment out of the workplace. A training program that is prevention- rather than compliance-focused.

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Why the ‘Pence Rule’ is exactly how you shouldn’t go about preventing sexual harassment

HR Morning

With new high profile sexual harassment allegations coming out on a daily basis, a lot of companies are considering policy changes and putting new protocols into place. This practice may seem like a quick fix to the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. One new rule not to establish? The Pence Rule.

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Internet-Based Sexual Harassment Training for Employees

PCS

Online sexual harassment training has become popular in many states because of its convenience and affordability. It is a web-based program that educates the workforce regarding a sexually- unfavorable or hostile environment. The first refers to the sending of emails or messages that contain distasteful jokes.