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Workplace fraternization policies: Four "whos" and a "why"

An intimate look. No-fraternization policies generally prohibit employees with certain family or personal relationships from being in a direct or indirect reporting relationship. Let’s say Mel is VP of Sales. His...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

3 essential employee trainings for your company curriculum

Tuesday was HR Professionals Day, an annual celebration that recognizes the hard work of Human Resource personnel and highlights the unique challenges they face. HR departments are often maligned, but they ensure that...more

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Employment Law Update: Ninth Circuit Ruling Reminds Employers They May be Held Liable for Social Media Harassment

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently ruled, in Okonowsky v. Garland, No. 23-55404, that an employer may be held liable for a Title VII hostile work environment claim based on harassing content posted on an...more

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How to Address Workplace Harassment in the Age of Remote Work

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The past three years have brought many changes to how and where work is done. What started as a response to the global pandemic, remote and hybrid work is now here to stay. And this paradigm of work comes several cultural...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

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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

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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

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Workplace Complaints in the #MeToo Era

The #MeToo and #TimesUpmovements have sparked an undeniably important conversation. They have brought to light allegations of sexual assault, harassment and discrimination in society at large and in the workplace in...more

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#MeToo: A New Spotlight On An Old Problem

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Statistics show that sexual harassment in the workplace is an unfortunate reality. Surveys conducted over the years have suggested that approximately 25 percent of women have experienced some sort of sexual harassment in the...more

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Preventing Workplace Harassment & Strengthening Culture | eBook

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As an ethics and compliance professional, you already know the vital role managers play in maintaining “tone in the middle.” Employees look to their managers to understand what’s permissible – and managers’ words and actions...more

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Employment Law Symposium: Preventing and Dealing with Workplace Harassment

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Sexual harassment in the workplace has been in the news a lot lately, thanks to high-profile cases involving people such as former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, actor Kevin Spacey, and Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein....more

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Navigating Unexpected Terrain in Workplace Investigations

Join me in a discussion on the increasingly nuanced landscape of employee workplace investigations and best practices in managing their effect on corporate brand, attorney-client privilege and obligations to applicable...more

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Younger Generations in the Workforce Are Making Discrimination & Sexual Harassment a Board Issue | #YCDEthics

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If eliminating sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace is not already on the list of board action items, our two youngest generations of employees plan to put it there – and quickly....more

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Web Exclusive: 5-Step Plan To Address Growing Sexual Harassment Concerns

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For several months now, it seems that each new day has brought about a fresh round of reporting on yet another high-profile sexual harassment accusation. What started in October with substantiated allegations against movie...more

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What to Do About #MeToo: Anti-Harassment Guidance for Employers

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• Now more than ever, employers must proactively assess their policies and training systems to lay the groundwork for appropriate organizational responses to sexual harassment allegations or complaints that arise among...more

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Anti-Sexual Harassment Training: What Works and What Doesn't

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Last week, Saturday Night Live paid homage to beleaguered Human Resources professionals across the nation by introducing us to "Claire from HR" during Weekend Update. Claire (played by Cecily Strong) arrives to provide a...more

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