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Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Microaggressions: Are they a macro issue?

In this episode of “Real Talk,” Nicole Fulfree, Megan Monson, Julia E. Sanabria, and Rachel Moseson Dikovics tackle the subject of microaggressions: comments or actions that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Keep ‘em Front and Center - Ten Things Employers Can Do to Create Best-In-Class Front Line Supervisors

In the complex ecosystem of the workplace, supervisors serve as linchpins, bridging the gap between organizational objectives and employee implementation. Their role is pivotal in ensuring productivity, fostering team...more

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Lizzo Lawsuit Shows Employers ‘It’s About Damn Time’ They Train Their Managers

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Recently, one of my favorite artists, Lizzo, made headlines when three of her backup dancers filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against her, her tour company (Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc.), and her dance team...more

Stoel Rives - World of Employment

$1.65 Million “Advisory” Jury Award in Idaho Employment Case

An advisory jury’s substantial front pay award to a plaintiff in a retaliation case was drastically reduced by the judge....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

'Speak Out Act' Is the Latest #MeToo Law to Impact Firms

Key Points - The new law prohibits judicial enforcement of confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions with respect to sexual harassment and sexual assault disputes. The law covers provisions entered into before...more

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Mandatory Policies and Trainings for All Chicago Employers to Strengthen Protection Against Sexual Harassment

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To further prevent violence and sexual harassment within Chicago workplaces, the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations (“Commission”) has adopted new amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance (“Ordinance”), requiring...more

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[Webinar] Controlling Your Risk And Regulatory Obligations With A Hybrid Workforce – Is That Even Possible? - June 21st, 11:00 am...

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Hybrid working maybe the new norm in 2022 but the FCA is keeping a watchful eye on how firms continue to meet their regulatory responsibilities and effectively control the risks. With the regulator reviewing a firm's remote...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

New Ordinance Sends All Chicago Employees Back to Training

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Amendments to Chicago’s Human Rights Ordinance (“Ordinance”) that implement new policy and training requirements will take effect on July 1, 2022. The Ordinance imposes various requirements on Chicago employers regarding...more

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Chicago Employers Get Ready: New Harassment and Bystander Training Obligations Among Key Changes to Chicago Human Rights Ordinance

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On April 27, 2022, the Chicago City Council approved several substantive amendments to the sexual harassment provisions of the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance. The amendments impose new and expanded harassment training...more

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[Webinar] Controlling your risk and regulatory obligations with a hybrid workforce – is that even possible? - May 12th, 11:00 am -...

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Hybrid working maybe the new norm in 2022 but the FCA is keeping a watchful eye on how firms continue to meet their regulatory responsibilities and effectively control the risks. With the regulator reviewing a firm's remote...more

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Workplace Investigations in 2022: Ringing in the New Year on the Right Foot

According to a poll conducted during an Ogletree Deakins webinar in 2021, 70 percent of approximately 1,200 attendees had experienced an increase in internal workplace complaints. In addition, a recently published outlook for...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Stopping Harassment Before it Starts Includes Dealing with Bullying

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Toxic workplaces have been making plenty of headlines lately. Recent stories about toxic workplaces - and some of the fallout – have spanned all sorts of industries, from government to video gaming to professional sports. ...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

Complying with California’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements

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In 2018, the California Legislature passed a slew of bills to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, including Senate Bill No. 1343.  This bill expanded employee protections to require employers who employ 5 or more...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

New Texas Law Expands Protections for Employees Asserting Claims of Sexual Harassment

Many states throughout the nation have been expanding employee protections under state and federal law. This year, Texas enacted two bills that significantly expand the protections for employees who assert a claim of sexual...more

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Texas Expands Employer Liability for Sexual Harassment Claims, Effective September 1, 2021

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In the wake of the #MeToo movement, Texas joins a growing number of states enacting legislation that enhances employee protections against sexual harassment in the workplace. Effective September 1, 2021, any Texas employer...more

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Cruella at Work: How to Eradicate Toxic Managers from Your Business

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With the Memorial Day holiday weekend came the release of Disney’s next sure-to-be blockbuster movie, Cruella. Based on the classic animated film 101 Dalmatians, Cruella tells the story of Cruella de Vil, the evil...more

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It's Not Too Late to Comply with Illinois' Sexual Harassment Training Requirements

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As of January 1, 2020, all Illinois employers are required to provide sexual harassment training to all employees on an annual basis. The initial deadline for compliance is December 31, 2020. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic,...more

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Upcoming Reporting and Training Deadlines for Illinois Employers

KEY POINTS - - Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) has not issued a COVID-19-related moratorium or extension on the requirements that all Illinois employers, regardless of size: (1) provide annual sexual harassment...more

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90 Days and Counting . . . Have You Met Your Harassment Training Obligation?

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Last summer, the Illinois General Assembly enacted SB75, which among other mandates, requires all Illinois employers to provide annual anti-harassment training to their employees. Illinois employers have until December 31,...more

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California DFEH Offers Free Anti-Sexual Harassment Training Online

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By January 1, 2021, California employers with five or more employees must provide at least one hour of interactive training and education regarding sexual harassment prevention to all non-supervisory employees in California....more

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We Need to Learn How to Train Humans, Not Employees

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This article could very well have been about the evolution of #MeToo, or the latest corporate walkout/ sit-down / boycott, or how cancel culture is leaving no company, brand or person safe from being “cancelled.” As someone...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

NYC Amends Guidance, Now Requires Independent Contractors to Receive Annual Anti-Harassment Training

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York City Commission on Human Rights (the “City Commission”) has amended its guidance concerning the annual anti-sexual harassment training requirement under the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act. ...more

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Are You in Compliance With the Training and Notice Requirements Imposed by the Time’s Up Act?

Last June, Governor Lamont signed into law the “Time’s Up Act” (P.A. 19-16), which significantly expanded sexual harassment training and notice requirements for employers in Connecticut.  See our previous blog posts – here...more

DirectEmployers Association

[Webinar] How Do We “Train” Staff on Affirmative Action? - February 26th, 2:00 pm ET

Your affirmative action plan (AAP) is a living document and roadmap to help drive your company's effective outreach and recruitment efforts, and ultimately, create a culture of diversity and inclusion within your workforce....more

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Illinois Department of Human Rights Issues Guidance on Anti-Harassment Training

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In 2019, the Illinois General Assembly enacted, and Governor Pritzker signed into law, P.A. 101-0221, containing sweeping new measures to combat workplace harassment....more

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