Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, along with other state and federal anti-discrimination laws, employers are required to take reasonable measures to prevent or address a hostile work environment. In other words, if someone is harassing your employee,...
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AP Investigation Finds Sexual Misconduct In High Ranks Of FBI
An investigation by the Associated Press found at least six allegations of sexual misconduct by senior FBI officials that occurred over the past five years. In each case, the accused officials seem to have avoided any discipline, even when the claims against them were...
#MeToo: 7 Out Of 10 Who Complain of Harassment Suffer Retaliation
Workplace harassment has a severe impact on workers. It can affect your mental, physical and economic health. People are trying to do the right thing, but they sometimes face retaliation for reporting harassment at work. In the three years since the #MeToo movement...
TV Show ‘Criminal Minds’ Sued Over Hostile Work Environment
According to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), the companies that produced the television drama “Criminal Minds” failed to address a sexually hostile work environment that went on for 14 years at the show. The DFEH, California’s main...
Class Sues McDonald’s Stores For ‘Pervasive Sexual Harassment’
McDonald's continues to face litigation over alleged sexual harassment in its store culture. Although previous attempts against the McDonald's Corporation in regard to sexual harassment at franchise restaurants have been unsuccessful, a new lawsuit against 100 Florida...
Federal #MeToo Report: Sexual Harassment Claims Up At Agencies
In the federal workplace, sexual harassment complaints are widespread, especially after the #MeToo movement. Have you been affected? The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights recently released a report scrutinizing sexual harassment claims filed against federal agencies...
Does Your Sexual Harassment Settlement Include An NDA?
Absent a contract to the contrary, workers are generally free to talk about their experiences of sexual harassment or other discrimination in the workplace. This is one reason why it is so common for companies to ask people to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) and...
EEOC, Uber Settle Sexual Harassment Claims In $4.4-Million Deal
In 2017, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) found reasonable cause to believe that Uber Technologies allowed a culture of sexual harassment, along with retaliation against people who complained. The EEOC began the investigation after a viral blog post...
#MeToo Effect: Misconduct Now The Top Reason For CEO Departures
When credible allegations of sexual harassment or other misconduct are made against a top executive, companies need to take them seriously. If someone files a lawsuit, one thing the courts will consider is whether the company made a reasonable effort to investigate...
Can Customers Create A Hostile Work Environment For Workers? Yes.
Can employers be held liable when customers sexually harass workers? Yes, under certain circumstances. Companies have a legal responsibility to protect their workers from a sexually hostile work environment, even when the source of the harassment is a customer. The...