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Conn Maciel Carey LLP

Workplace Romance: Beyond the Headlines

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With the internet ablaze over the recent apparent outing of a workplace romance among executives during a Coldplay concert, employers may be reviewing the legal implications of workplace relationships and considering options...more

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Coldplay and the Kiss Cam

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Coldplay frontman Chris Martin unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight for reasons other than his music. During a recent concert, Martin called the audience’s attention to a couple featured on a jumbotron “kiss cam.” The...more

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Lowering the Legal Standard for Establishing Workplace Harassment Claims

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In the wake the U.S. Supreme Court’s April 2024 decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, some federal courts feel compelled or justified applying the same rationale to lower the standard to prove up workplace harassment...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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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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Effective Harassment Trainings: Best Approaches With Insights from NCIS — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs draw insights from the TV series NCIS to discuss effective workplace harassment training. Our hosts are joined by Victoria Pasquale,...more

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Impending EEOC Harassment Guidance Could Mean Policy Changes for Employers

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The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released proposed guidance on September 29, 2023, that explains the legal standards imposed and outlines employer liability with respect to harassment claims...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

McAfee & Taft

Are employers potentially liable for customers’ harassing behavior?

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Typically, harassment claims involve allegations that an individual has been harassed by a co-worker or supervisor. A recent case involving an Illinois casino demonstrates the importance of employers guarding against...more

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New York State Publishes Final Updates to Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training Materials

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The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) recently released final—and significant—substantive changes to New York State’s model sexual harassment prevention policy (the “Final Updated Model Policy”) and related...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

When it comes to harassment complaints, GO DIRECTLY TO HR.

You won't go wrong. Top o' the mornin'! This post has nothing to do with St. Patrick's Day, but I hope you're having a good one. When I conduct harassment training for supervisors and managers, we spend a good bit of time...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Third Party Harassment Claims: When the Customer is Wrong

Most employers know that they have a legal obligation to protect employees from harassment at work and to prevent it from recurring. Many employers assume that this obligation relates to harassment by employees and managers;...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Chicago Enacts New Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements, Effective July 1

The Chicago City Council recently adopted an ordinance (“Amendments”) amending the Municipal Code of Chicago to require employers to provide training to employees and supervisors on sexual harassment prevention and bystander...more

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Wouldn’t You Want To Know?

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As the owner of a small law firm, you are proud of the firm that you helped build. One day, a female employee tells you that a male coworker is making her uncomfortable and won’t stop sexually harassing her. The #metoo...more

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Congressional Action on Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Assault Claims

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Congress recently passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, and it is expected to be signed into law by the President.  The Bill allows employees who previously entered into...more

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Law Invaliding Arbitration Agreements For Sexual Harassment Claims Passes Congress

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The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 has passed Congress and President Biden is expected to sign it into law. The Act invalidates the enforcement of pre-dispute arbitration...more

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#MeToo Message Received: Congress Nixes Arbitration Clauses

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Viewed as a risk mitigation tool, arbitration clauses are included in employment contracts and policies to route employer/employee disputes to a private forum and outside of the courthouse. Employers are attracted to such...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

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

[Webinar] Management Anti-Harassment Training for Exempt Organization Professionals - May 20th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

California employment law requires employers in every industry, including exempt organizations to create a workplace safe from harassment, discrimination, bullying, and sexual predation. The responsibility for this mandatory...more

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Compliance Perspectives: Harassment and the Remote Workforce

The workforce has moved online and harassment has followed, reports Angela Osborne, Regional Director of Guidepost Solutions. In fact, from the data she has seen, it has actually been increasing. Some employees are feeling...more

Fisher Phillips

Are Hospitality Employees Facing A Harassment Pandemic?

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The coronavirus economy has brought many unforeseen challenges for the hospitality sector, one of which seems to be an increase in harassing conduct directed at service workers by patrons. According to a recent study by the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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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Love at Work: 5 Things for Employers to Know

Workplace romances are inevitable. According to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, one out of every three American adults is or has previously been in a workplace romance. Given this reality,...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

2020 Vision: New N.Y. Employment Laws Awaiting Firms in 2020 - Hedge Up: A Heads-Up on Employment Issues Confronting the...

• Whistleblower Carve-Out: For all employment-related agreements containing non-disclosure provisions signed on or after January 1, 2020, firms should include new “whistleblower carve-out” language as dictated by New York...more

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