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Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Online, Off-Duty Harassment is Still Unlawful Harassment

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Once an employer knows or has reason to know about alleged harassment, it has an obligation to promptly remedy the hostile work environment, even if the offensive conduct occurred wholly offsite, online, or off-duty. This...more

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Political Speech in the Workplace: How Employers Can Manage Legal Risks in 6 Steps

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The national and global hyperpolitical atmosphere inevitably touches the workplace, where employers and employees must remain productive while navigating the intersection of political expression, workplace culture and...more

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The Value of a Platform Approach to Compliance

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Think of it as the compliance version of The Butterfly Effect – a small, unnoticed, action, or failure to act, somewhere in the organization that balloons over time into a much larger, material issue. Maybe an employee is...more

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Navigating Workplace Inclusivity: How Employers Can Better Understand and Apply the EEOC’s Recent Guidance on Workplace Harassment

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On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new enforcement guidance on workplace harassment in a step toward fostering a more inclusive workplace environment. This guidance serves as a...more

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Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Required For California Employers by July 2024(update)

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Senate Bill 553, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires nearly all employers in the State of California to prepare a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, train employees on how to identify and avoid workplace...more

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EEOC Sues Doubletree Hotel in Jefferson City for Sexual Harassment

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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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Workplace Violence: What Hospital Executives and Administrators Need to Know

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In today’s world, hospitals have to be prepared for anything and everything, and not just medical emergencies. They have to be prepared to handle all types of workplace violence, from active shooters to abuse from...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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The Sexual Harassment Problem in the Food and Hospitality Industries

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Imagine that your employee comes to you and tells you that a few days ago when she was helping a busboy change out the kegs in the basement, he groped her....more

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