Texas is not known for its employee-friendly laws. But on September 1, 2021, two amendments to the state labor code (H.B. 21 and S.B. 25) went into effect—providing
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Maryland Employers Must Adopt Stricter Sexual Harassment Policies
Maryland’s Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018, which awaits Gov. Larry Hogan’s signature, imposes stricter waiver and disclosure requirements regarding sexual harassment on Maryland employers beginning on
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“Oh Wow, You Look So Pretty I Can’t Even Concentrate” (Part II)
“Oh Wow, You Look So Pretty I Can’t Even Concentrate” was the title of a post we wrote on August 9th, subtitled: “Sexual Banter Or Sexual Harassment?”
See:
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Sexual Harassment Training For Politicians: What A Novel Idea!
Now here’s a good idea to start the day. The AP reports from Kentucky that starting before next year’s legislative session, all State Senators and legislative staffers will be required
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Sexual Harassment Of Healthcare Employee By Patient: $30,000 Settlement
Harassment Can Come From Anywhere
We have written a lot about employer liability for sexual harassing behavior committed in the workplace not by supervisors or co-workers, but by non-employees. In
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Sexual Harassment Training: Recommended For All Employers
Two days ago we reported that an Australian study revealed that only a small handful of female doctors had ever received training relating to sexual harassment by patients, which the
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New York State Pays Out Millions To Settle Sexual Harassment Claims
According to records obtained by the AP, New York State approved over $6 million over the last four years to settle sexual harassment claims made against state agencies or
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Chinese Employee Sexually Harassed – At A Harassment Training Session!
A Chinese journalist reports that an 18-year-old female employee at a Foxconn factory in Shanghai was subjected to sexual harassment from three male employees — while attending a required sexual
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Former Texas HR Director Settles Sexual Harassment Case Against New HR Director For $150,000
One might think that HR Directors, well-schooled in the anti-discrimination laws and ant-harassment laws, as well as relevant polices and training to combat acts of discrimination and harassment would know
Australia Company Introduces a New Workplace Diversity Training Policy – After It Loses A Sexual Harassment Suit
ZDNet reports that a former project manager in Australia sued the company for sexual harassment by a sales representative who she had to work with, who allegedly made comments to her