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New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the UK – Guidance for Employers

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Back in June, we highlighted that, from October 26, 2024, all employers in the UK will have a mandatory duty to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the course of their employment. We...more

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Israel expands sexual harassment law to service contractor employees

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A recent amendment to Israel’s sexual harassment law expands the obligations of an employer under the law to cover employees of contractors providing services to the employer....more

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Ninth Circuit Rules That Social Media Posts Can Constitute Workplace Harassment

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On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected the notion that harassing conduct must occur inside the workplace to be considered actionable. The court also affirmed the notion that “the totality...more

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The New EEOC Guidelines on Workplace Harassment

In April 2024 the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released an update to the Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. This was the first update since 1999. Stephen Paskoff, the President and CEO of ELI,...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

The Ninth Circuit Reminds Employers of Obligations When Addressing Social Media Posts Affecting Workplace

A recent Ninth Circuit decision clarifies employers’ obligations to address hostile work environment complaints arising out of employees' off-premises social media activity. In Okonowsky v. Garland (No. 23-55404; Jul. 25,...more

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Ley 2365: Protección de víctimas de acoso sexual en el ámbito laboral y educativo en Colombia

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El Congreso de Colombia el 20 de junio de 2024, promulgó la Ley 2365 de 2024, con el objetivo de garantizar el derecho fundamental a la igualdad y prevenir la discriminación y violencia de género mediante medidas de...more

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New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the UK – How Can Employers Comply?

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As we previously reported, from October 26, 2024, under the (not-so-concisely named) Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 – which we are calling “the Worker Protection Act” – all employers in the UK...more

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EEOC Releases Recommended Practices for Preventing Workplace Harassment in Construction Industry

The construction industry has long been the subject of scrutiny by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission with regard to sexual and other harassment issues. Several unique features of constructions sites make prevention...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

AGs Challenge EEOC’s New Harassment Guidance

After the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace – its first in decades – it is facing state Attorney General opposition....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Workplace Harmony in 2024: Navigating the EEOC’s Latest Harassment Guidelines

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released long-awaited Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, No. 915.064. The EEOC also published a “Summary of Key Provisions,” FAQs for employees, and a...more

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The List of States Regulating Non-Disclosure Provisions Continues to Grow

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From the day the #MeToo movement went viral on social media more than seven years ago, it has sparked critical discussions about sexual harassment, assault, and abuse in all corners of industries, communities, and cultures....more

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What's the Tea in L&E? Supervisor Liability: What Managers Need To Know

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What’s the Tea in L&E is a video series focused on the latest trends and updates in labor and employment law. In this short video, Woods Rogers L&E attorneys Leah Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan cover what managers need to...more

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues New Guidance on Workplace Harassment

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On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) finally published its updated guidance on workplace harassment, formalizing the EEOC's position regarding additional protections for employees....more

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EEOC Announces New Workplace Harassment Guidance

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance (Guidance) on April 29, 2024 regarding workplace harassment and its violation of federal law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age...more

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Remote Employees & Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of employers with remote employees has significantly increased. Employers are reminded to monitor employment laws and ensure compliance in all jurisdictions in which they have...more

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EEOC’s Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace Creates Need for Employers to Update Antiharassment Policies and Investigation...

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On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released long-awaited Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, No. 915.064 (the “Guidance"). This update is the first of its kind in 30...more

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Deadline Nears for DC Employers of Tipped Wage Workers to Report Compliance with Sexual Harassment Mandate

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District of Columbia employers with tipped wage workers have until May 31, 2024 to submit both their policy and recorded harassment complaints to demonstrate compliance with the District’s sexual harassment mandate....more

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New Iowa Court Supreme Court Ruling Covers Hostile Work Environment

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The Iowa Supreme Court filed its opinion in Tracy White v. State of Iowa and Iowa Department of Human Services on April 12, 2024. This case related to the issues of hostile work environments as raised under the Iowa Civil...more

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Navigating the Rock & the Hard Place: Conflicting Federal and State Mandates for LGBTQ Employees

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“The rock and the hard place.” How often do employers find themselves here? If employers have LGBTQ employees in certain states, they are now bumping up against the “rock” of federal laws, like Title VII and Title IX, and the...more

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EEOC Publishes Final Guidance on Workplace Harassment

On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a final version of its Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment. The new guidance provides  updates and agency direction on workplace...more

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EEOC Releases Updated Guidance on Workplace Harassment

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On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the “Guidance”). The Guidance sets forth the EEOC’s position on harassment that constitutes...more

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How Should Employers Respond to the EEOC’s New Harassment Guidance?

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s long-awaited new Workplace Harassment Guidance was issued on April 29, 2024. The last one was issued in 1999!...more

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EEOC Finalizes Long-Delayed Harassment Guidance

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On April 29, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its final guidance on workplace harassment. The final guidance addresses key updates in harassment law, including the US Supreme Court’s decision...more

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[Webinar] Implementing the 2024 Title IX Regulations for Higher Education: Nuances & Best Practices - September 18th - 19th, 11:00...

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This two-day course will delve deeper into specific sections of the Final Rule, the nuances of each, anticipating challenges, and exploring how to implement key provisions. Expert presenters will place this discussion against...more

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[Webinar] Implementing the 2024 Title IX Regulations for Higher Education: Nuances & Best Practices - August 12th - 13th, 11:00 am...

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This two-day course will delve deeper into specific sections of the Final Rule, the nuances of each, anticipating challenges, and exploring how to implement key provisions. Expert presenters will place this discussion against...more

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