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The Link Between Compliance Training, Harassment, and Discrimination

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In today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape, organizations must foster environments prioritizing inclusivity, respect, and legal adherence. During a recent thought-provoking panel discussion, esteemed lawyers Orly Gerby...more

Mayer Brown

Not so 'plain and simple': the new draft FCA rules for non-financial misconduct

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In 2018, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") stated publicly that "non-financial misconduct is misconduct, plain and simple", emphasising their view that the Conduct Rules applicable to most employees within...more

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The fine line between robust leadership and workplace bullying

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We take a look at what firms can do to educate their employees to reduce instances of bullying and create a positive, collaborative working environment for all....more

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Bullying and Harassment in the New Normal

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Following the move to remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic, an interesting question arises as to whether we will also see a change in the nature and frequency of workplace bullying and harassment as well. We anticipate...more

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[Webinar] Internal Investigations & The Power Dynamics in the Healthcare Setting - October 4th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

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Employment relationships in the healthcare industry are notoriously complex. Due to the intense work environment, heightened stressors due to the COVID pandemic, and the racial injustice movement, employers in the healthcare...more

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Puerto Rico’s New Guidelines on Workplace Harassment/Bullying Clarify Protocols for Employers

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The Puerto Rico Department of Labor recently released guidelines on Law 90-2020, which seeks to prohibit workplace harassment and bullying, whether or not tied to a protected category. ...more

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UK Employment Appeal Tribunal Ruling a Warning to Employers to Revisit Equality Training

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With growing reports of an increase in online harassment during government-imposed pandemic lockdowns, a recent UK Employment Appeal Tribunal case alerts employers to their obligations with respect to tackling bullying,...more

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UK HR Solutions: Bullying and Harassment FAQs

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Welcome to the next post in our weekly series of hands-on guidance for UK HR professionals. In this series we look at common HR issues that you’ll encounter in the workplace and give you practical guidance on how to deal with...more

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UK HR Solutions: Addressing Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

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Welcome to the next post in our weekly series of hands-on guidance for UK HR professionals. In this series we look at common HR issues that you’ll encounter in the workplace and give you practical guidance on how to deal with...more

MoFo Employment Law Commentary (ELC)

The Impact Of Workplace Harassment On Mental Health

Since 1949, May has been Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. The goals of Mental Health Awareness Month include raising awareness about mental health issues and illnesses, educating the public about mental...more

Dechert LLP

Legislation and Case Law in France / Second Half-Year 2019

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Prevention of occupational hazards and management of matters related to safety and the protection of health at work are major concerns for all those involved in labor law. This newsletter reviews five notable court...more

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Tennessee Expands Anti-Bullying Law to Private Employers

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Tennessee recently amended its Healthy Workplace Act (Act), which seeks to prevent abusive conduct at work, to cover private employers....more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Tennessee Encourages Anti-Bullying Policies By Providing Immunity From Related Lawsuits

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee (R) signed legislation on April 23 that would provide immunity from workplace bullying lawsuits for private employers who adopt the state’s model anti-bullying policy. This law, House Bill 856,...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

Updates on Harassment Charges, Overtime Rule, and Drug Testing

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released preliminary data earlier this month for fiscal year (FY) 2018. Its data shows: The EEOC filed 66 harassment lawsuits, including 41 that included allegations of...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Labor & Employment Newsletter - November 2017 - #MeToo? What Employers Need to Do

Over the past few weeks, a spotlight has illuminated the recurring problem of unlawful harassment in the workplace. The increasing frequency of allegations within the halls of some of the country's most successful industries...more

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I Wonder How Many Other Hollywood Personalities Wish that they had Promised their Boss a Missouri Whooping?

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I am not encouraging workplace violence, even for individuals who may deserve a good old fashioned whooping. However, it is worth noting that one of the few Hollywood celebrities to have largely survived the onslaught of...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Is Bullying Harassment?

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California is oft thought of as a trailblazer in the arena of sexual harassment law. Because California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act mirrors Title VII, practitioners and employers in other states often look to California...more

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They Are Unhappy Out There

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Many workplaces are not happy and bullying at the workplace appears on the rise, so the November 2016 Psychosocial Safety Climate and Better Productivity in Australian Workplaces Report and the Bullying and Harassment in...more

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Lessons About Bullying from the Presidential Debate

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I have been conducting harassment prevention training for California clients since AB 1825 became effective back in 2005. After presenting what must be hundreds of sessions in the last decade, I am always on the look-out for...more

McAfee & Taft

Lessons in dealing with an “equal opportunity” harasser

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A new opinion released by the Tenth Circuit provides practical tips to employers dealing with multiple employee complaints alleging generalized harassment and/or discrimination throughout the workplace....more

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EEOC's Select Task Force Study of Harassment Provides Robust Training Guidance

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Last month the EEOC’s Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace issued a long-awaited report. That report is a four-part, 88-page document — meaning digesting the report is a hefty task. Fortunately, the...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Harcèlement moral : la fin de la responsabilité automatique de l’employeur sur le terrain de l’obligation de sécurité de résultat

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La Chambre sociale de la Cour de Cassation, par un arrêt rendu le 1er juin 2016 (Cass. soc., 1er juin 2016, n°14-19.702) applique en matière de harcèlement la jurisprudence « Air France » relative à l'obligation de sécurité...more

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Bullying in the workplace in France, Germany, Russia, the UK and the USA

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There are important differences between the approaches that different countries take to address the issue of workplace bullying. This OnPoint provides an overview of the approaches taken in France, Germany, Russia, the UK and...more

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EEOC to Hold Third Public Meeting of Select Task Force on Workplace Harassment

Two Panels of Experts Will Discuss Wide-Ranging Bases of Harassment; Use of Social Media to Combat Harassment - WASHINGTON--The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) Select Task Force on the Study of...more

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Multi-Prong Strategy Essential to Preventing Workplace Harassment

Panel of Experts Identify Practices That Can Curb Harassment at Public Meeting of EEOC Select Task Force - LOS ANGELES - Placing pressure on companies by buyers, empowering bystanders to be part of the solution, multiple...more

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