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  • Blog Post: 4 Practical Proactive Defenses to Workplace Harassment Claims

    Although Herman Cain will not be the next U.S. president, he has the dubious honor of bringing sexual and workplace harassment back into the national spotlight. He may well have done you a favor. Although the number of sexual harassment charges filed with the EEOC has fallen slightly, there were still...
  • Blog Post: Retaliation—Put a Ring on It!

    Below is a special report filed by Steve Bruce, a BLR editor attending the SHRM Employment Law and Legislative Conference in Washington, DC this week. Almost all lawsuits are preventable, says attorney Jody Katz Pritikin, and retaliation lawsuits are among the easiest to prevent. Pritikin, a featured...
  • Blog Post: What To Do When the Investigation Implicates HR?

    One of the trickiest moments in HR is when your investigation shows that your department is implicated. In today's CED, Denise Kay, Esq., tackles that challenge, and we get a look at a special program just for smaller HR departments. Kay, who is SPHR certified, is president of Employment Practices...
  • Blog Post: The #1 Reason Employers Fail To Investigate

    Why do employers fail to investigate? asks Denise Kay, Esq. "The number one reason is that they don't know what to do. Employers are especially fearful when agencies are involved." Typical reasons that managers fail to even start an investigation, says Kay, are: They think it's cut...
  • Blog Post: 5 Tips To Prevent an Embarrassing Harassment Lawsuit

    Yesterday , we looked at textbook cases of what not to do when you receive a complaint about sexual harassment occurring on a business trip. Today, 5 tips for proper response, along with info about a valuable sexual harassment training resource. Time Is of the Essence Once a harassment complaint is made...
  • Blog Post: What To Pack for a Business Trip? Inhibitions

    The more employees travel for business, the more exposure employers have - often with costly consequences. Businesses must be prepared for problems that might arise when male and female employees travel together, whether domestically or internationally. Contrary to popular belief, what happens in Vegas...
  • Blog Post: 9-Point Harassment Investigation Action Plan

    California law makes an employer liable for sexual harassment by a supervisor regardless of whether the employer authorized, prohibited, or even knew of the harassment. You might be able to reduce or eliminate the damages owed to an employee by taking reasonable steps to prevent and correct sexual harassment...
  • Blog Post: “Too Delicate” for the Workplace?

    A recent article on the HR.BLR.com website prompted quite a response by Suzanne Lucas, who blogs as Evil HR Lady. "Oh, cry me a river" she said over suggestions that employers take steps to ameliorate off-site harassment of female employees. Our writer, who had attended a presentation by Holly...
  • Blog Post: Consider Extra Harassment Training Before Hiring Teens

    Summer is upon us, and that means an influx of seasonal teen workers at many workplaces throughout the state. You may have already looked into the special safety rules for these workers, as well as the restrictions on the hours they can work, but there's another key issue you may not have considered...
  • Blog Post: Got a ‘No Dating’ Policy? It’s Not Enough

    Having a policy in place that forbids workplace romance is a great idea. In theory, anyway. "We have a strict ‘no-dating of coworkers' policy. That prevents harassment claims for sure." Most experts say, "Good luck with that." It's next to impossible to prevent co-worker...
  • Blog Post: 10 Tips for a Strong Harassment Prevention Policy

    One of the best tools for preventing and eliminating discrimination and harassment in the workplace is a written company policy. Such a policy should express strong disapproval of discrimination and harassing behavior and should stress that the company will take appropriate disciplinary action against...
  • Blog Post: Promoting Tolerance and Respect for Your Transgender Workers

    Yesterday , we looked at some of the considerations and definitions involved in managing a workforce that encompasses transgender employees. Today, some tips for promoting tolerance and respect, as well as how to deal with the practical issue of restrooms and dressing rooms. Promoting Tolerance and Respect...
  • Blog Post: The Right Way To Respond To Employees Who Threaten Violence

    " Yesterday , Dennis A. Davis, Ph.D., talked about dealing with workplace conflict. Today, we'll get his take on reacting to anger and violence, and we'll get a look at a unique program for the small (even one-person) HR department. Sometimes people think anger leads to violence, so they...
  • Blog Post: Conflict Management at Work: Don’t Let Things Fester

    "Frontline supervisors are terrified by the idea of conflict," says Dennis A. Davis, Ph.D., "but conflict is a normal part of the work environment." Fortunately, he says, careful management of conflict can be successful in reducing or eliminating it. Davis is the director of client...
  • Blog Post: 6 Essential Guidelines for Harassment Response

    It doesn't matter if your workplace is inherently prone to harassment, or even if the harassment is by someone other than your employees — either way, you're required to investigate and correct the situation promptly. Here are 6 essential guidelines for harassment response. Responding to...
  • Blog Post: What Happens When Harassment Is “Part of the Job”?

    Some jobs are just more inherently "harassment-prone" than others — being a Hooters waitress comes to mind. But a recent case shows that even employers in these types of industries have a duty to take prompt corrective action. In Turman v. Turning Point of Central California Inc ., recently...
  • Blog Post: The Leering Boss Isn’t Always a Man

    While male-female sexual harassment cases still predominate, same-sex and other forms of harassment are a growing trend. And, often, there's no sex involved. Remember that 1980 film classic, 9 to 5 ? A slimy, leering boss (played by Dabney Coleman) constantly hits on his secretary (Dolly Parton)...
  • Blog Post: Dos and Don’ts for Smart Harassment Investigations

    Yesterday , attorney Julie A. Moore offered some tips for initiating a harassment investigation. Today, her dos and don'ts for investigators, plus an introduction to a cost-effective A.B. 1825 training solution. Moore, who is president and founder of Employment Practices Group, offers the following...
  • Blog Post: Harassment Allegations Require Immediate Action

    As soon as an employee comes to you and says, "I'm being harassed," you need to address that allegation immediately. It may be that no harassment has actually taken place, but it's your job to launch a prompt, thorough investigation to find out. According to Julie A. Moore, Esq., president...
  • Blog Post: Misconceptions About Sexual Harassment - And a Solution

    Meta-Description: Yesterday , we looked at 3 common myths about sexual harassment that can prove very costly to your company. Today, we look at 3 more, as well as a cost-effective training resource that meets all of your requirements under A.B. 1825. Click here for Myths 1-3 Myth #4: Sexual harassment...
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