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Managing cross border sexual harassment investigations in Australia and Asia––10 key considerations for employers (Part 2)

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In Part 2 of our series, we’ll look at who forms part of an investigation team, how location affects which laws apply to an investigation, notification and timing requirements. (Part 1 covers the definition of ‘workplace’...more

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The “Preventative Duty”: New Law Places Active Duty On Employers In The UK To Prevent Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

Employers in England, Scotland and Wales are now required to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the course of their employment. New legislation, the Worker Protection (Amendment of...more

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Sexual Harassment - The Preventative Duty

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After a slightly extended summer break, we return with a summary of the new sexual harassment rules due to come into force in just over two weeks....more

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Unwanted World Cup Kiss - Incident Involving Spain Soccer President Highlights Workplace Harassment Risks

Luis Rubiales resigned as the president of the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) amid controversy over his kissing a women’s national team player without her consent following the team’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup win. The...more

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Not Perfect Harmony: Blasting Music with Derogatory Terms May Create a Hostile Workplace

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Employers who allow music in the workplace should pay attention to lyrics and content. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that music with sexually derogatory and violent content played in the workplace can...more

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Court of Appeal Denies Employer Liability for Employees’ Personal Relationship Under FEHA

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While California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) generally holds employers strictly liable for harassment by a supervisor, a recent decision from the California Court of Appeal establishes an important limitation for...more

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Good policies, good results – have you checked yours lately?

A recent opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit provides good reason for employers to make a robust effort at maintaining and disseminating a policy against discrimination and harassment....more

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Chicago Employers: New Policy Requirements and Expanded Sexual Harassment and Bystander Training Obligations Begin July 1, 2022

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Commission on Human Relations (the “Commission”) recently amended and expanded the sexual harassment prohibitions set forth by the City of Chicago....more

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Everything is bigger in Texas – Including sexual harassment responsibilities for Texas employers

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While September 1, 2021 marked the day that hundreds of new Texas laws went into effect, two of them should be carefully considered by all Texas employers: House Bill 21 and Senate Bill 45. Both laws enlarge sexual harassment...more

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Chipotle to Pay $70,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case

Restaurant Fired Employee After She Reported Sexual Harassment, Federal Agency Charged - TAMPA, Fla. – Chipotle Services LLC, doing business as Chipotle Mexican Grill, a Mexican-style fast food chain, has agreed to pay...more

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Top Takeaways for Employers from the Andrew Cuomo Investigation Report

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Nearly six months after the New York Attorney General announced the commencement of an independent investigation of allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Andrew Cuomo, a bombshell, 168-page investigation report...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Preventing Sexual Harassment: Lessons From Hollywood, The Governor’s Mansion, And The Boardroom

The fall from grace in the #MeToo era continues; this time, it’s Governor Andrew Cuomo. This past week the New York State Attorney General released a report concluding that Cuomo had sexually harassed multiple women and...more

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Reopening Workplaces: Employer Insurance Coverage for Sexual Harassment Claims Against Employees

For both good and ill, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered every facet of personal and professional life. For example, many employees have enjoyed unprecedented freedom to work remotely. However, with vaccines becoming more...more

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Mexico’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare Releases Model Protocol to Address and Eradicate Workplace Violence

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On March 6, 2020, Mexico’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MLSW) issued a model Protocol to Address and Eradicate Work Violence (Protocol). Under Mexican law, an employer has an obligation to implement, in agreement...more

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EEOC Sues Doubletree Hotel in Jefferson City for Sexual Harassment

Male Room Inspector Sexually Harassed Female Housekeeper, Federal Agency Charges - ST. LOUIS - Two operators of a DoubleTree hotel in Jefferson City, Mo., violated federal law when they allowed a male room inspector to...more

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NLRB Reverses Position on Confidentiality Concerning Workplace Investigations – Holds That Confidentiality Requirements Are...

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The National Labor Relations Board, in its December 17th decision in Apogee Retail LLC d/b/a Unique Thrift Store, has reversed its prior rule and held that employer requirements that employees treat workplace investigations...more

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HR Investigations Pay Dividends: A Healthier Workplace and Protection in Court

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Many HR professionals spend a significant amount of time investigating employee complaints and, depending on the outcome of these investigations, implementing corrective measures to halt and prevent bad behavior in the...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

The Clock Is Ticking: Less Than Three Months Until the NYS Deadline for Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

As we find ourselves in the midst of summer, employers in New York should keep an eye on the upcoming October 9th deadline for providing anti-harassment training to all employees. ...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Oregon Aims to Prevent Harassment with the Workplace Protection Act

Employees in Oregon have greater protections against workplace harassment thanks to the recently-passed Workplace Protection Act (the “Act”), which would prohibit requiring nondisclosure agreements for employees or applicants...more

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Recent Developments In Securities Litigation: The “Event Driven” #MeToo Lawsuit

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The #MeToo movement has had an enormous impact on corporate America. Workplace harassment and sexual misconduct are not new concepts and have been the focus of litigation for many years. However, the power of the #MeToo has...more

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Hey, HR Pros: The Bird Box Method Won’t Work for You

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At this point, millions have watched the movie “Bird Box” on Netflix. If you’re like me, your principal motivation for seeing the film was so you would not feel left out, or totally confused, when you scrolled through the...more

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The New Year Is Coming…Is Your Office Prepared With The Required Illinois Posters For 2019?

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As the holidays are quickly approaching and the hustle and bustle of the end of the year begins, it is important to focus on compliance for 2019. Illinois employers need to ensure that they have the required Illinois postings...more

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EEOC Data Confirms #MeToo’s Impact: Six Keys for Employers in the Wake of This Powerful Cultural Moment

A 21st Century Social Movement - In this age of interconnectivity, compelling societal movements have a never-before-seen speed and reach. Traditional means of spreading information and generating social change have been...more

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The EEOC Finds Workplace Harassment Pervasive And Identifies It As A Priority

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On October 4, the EEOC issued a press release (“EEOC Releases Preliminary FY 2018 Sexual Harassment Data”) highlighting its significant work this past fiscal year to address the pervasive problem of workplace harassment....more

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New York State Department of Labor Releases Final Guidance Just Ahead of October 9, 2018 Compliance Deadline

The wait is over. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) just released its final guidance with respect to New York State’s new anti-sexual harassment law. The release includes final templates for the model sexual...more

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