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News Note: Workplace Bullying May Hurt Employees More Than Harassment
May 2008
Workplace bullying can have more severe consequences than sexual harassment, according to a new Canadian study by researchers at the University of Manitoba and Queens University, "Outcomes of Aggression and . . . more
DOWNLOAD: The Employer's Compliance Guide to Supervisor Sexual Harassment Training in California
DOWNLOAD: The Employer's Compliance Guide to Supervisor Sexual Harassment Training in California This Special Report contains everything employers need to know to comply with the supervisor antiharassment training law. This all-new guide covers the basic provisions of A.B. 1825 and the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) regulations that implement it. This guide also provides compliance checklists and a model antiharassment policy and policy acknowledgement form . . . more
Policy Against Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation
Policy Against Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Every employer needs to have a strongly worded sexual harassment policy that is distributed to all employees and discussed in training sessions. This sample policy can be modified to meet your organization's needs. (Sample) Policy Against Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation: . . . more
Legislation Update: New Law Clarifies Scope of Harassment Training, Allows Pay Stub Flexibility on Overtime
December 2006
A new law gives California employers a welcome clarification about which supervisors they must provide with sexual harassment prevention training . . . more
Sexual Harassment: FEHC Revises Draft A.B. 1825 Training Regulations; What You Should Know
August 2006
The California Fair Employment and Housing Commission has made some significant revisions to the proposed regulations implementing the state law, A.B. 1825, that requires sexual harassment prevention training for supervisors every two years. We'll explain the draft rules as they now stand, pointing out key differences from the earlier version. . . . more
Workplace Harassment: Jury Awards $1.7 Million to Spanking Victim; A Motivation Program Should Not Humiliate Employees
July 2006
A Fresno jury recently awarded $1.7 million to employee Janet Orlando, who charged she was the victim of sexual harassment and battery after she was spanked—as part of a team-building exercise—in front of jeering co-workers at Alarm One Inc., a home security company. We'll look at what happened. . . . more
Bulletin Item: California's High Court Weighs "Friends" Harassment Case
April 2006
The California Supreme Court recently heard arguments regarding the limits of sexual harassment protections when it comes to free speech in the workplace. . . . more
Race Discrimination: High Court Says "Boy" Can Be a Racial Epithet; 3 Lessons for Employers
April 2006
In the first workplace ruling under Chief Justice John Roberts' leadership, a U.S. Supreme Court decision highlights the importance of conducting antibias and harassment training for managers and supervisors . . . more
News Note: Broadcast Tech Gets $100K in Harassment Settlement
April 2006
Che Presant, an Oakland woman who was employed by Tennessee- based information technology firm Alltech Inc., was a computer tech on a morning television traffic broadcast. During her work on the show, she allegedly was sexually harassed by California Highway Patrol officer Pedro Barra, the show's host. . . . more
Harassment Training: Draft Regulations Help Clear Up Employers' A.B. 1825 Requirements; Huggers Don't Make Good Trainers, and More
February 2006
Many California employers were sprinting to meet the January 1, 2006, deadline for initial compliance with A.B. 1825—which requires sexual harassment prevention training for supervisors every two year . . . more
Harassment and Retaliation: Two New California Supreme Court Cases Increase Your Risks; How to Protect Your Company
Harassment and Retaliation: Two New California Supreme Court Cases Increase Your Risks; How to Protect Your Company Audio Conference
Originally presented September 15, 2005
Two legal experts—a defense attorney and a plaintiffs' attorney—explain these latest rulings from both sides and describe in detail what you can do to keep your organization out of trouble. . . .
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Sexual Harassment: Workplace Romance May Now Lead to Harassment Claims by Co-Workers Alleging "Sexual Favoritism"; How to Protect Yourself
September 2005
In a significant expansion of harassment law, the California Supreme Court has ruled that when a boss grants promotions or other favorable treatment to a sexual paramour, that "sexual favoritism" can . . . more
Sexual Harassment Training for California Employers: Build Your "Affirmative Defense" Against Lawsuits Today
Sexual Harassment Training for California Employers: 
Build Your "Affirmative Defense" Against Lawsuits Today Employer Resource Institute Audio Conference
Originally Presented August 10, 2005
Are you ready to comply with the new California law mandating harassment prevention training? All employers in California with 50 or more employees MUST provide every supervisor with two hours of training on sexual harassment prevention by January 1, 2006. . . .
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Southern California Transit Companies Pay $100K for Race Bias 8/24/2005
Three transit companies based in Pomona have agreed to pay a combined $100,000 to settle a race and sex harassment lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC's lawsu . . . more
News Bulletin: California's High Court Broadens Harassment Rights August 2005
The California Supreme Court has just announced, in a 6-0 decision, that employers can be sued for sexual harassment when a manager's sexual liaisons with co-workers create a hostile work env . . . more
Workplace Bullying Epidemic: On-The-Job Aggression Is A Growing Problem For Employers; What To Do About It
June 2000
You've probably encountered one sometime or another. The supervisor who resorts to name-calling when dealing with subordinates. The worker who's quick to blame others for mistakes. The manager who pen . . . more
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