Tag: sexual harassment prevention training
California Laws Generally Apply Only within Borders of State
Since the pandemic, my company has been allowing employees to work from home. Without informing our human resources department, several of these employees have moved…
Harassment Outside of Work? Employer Still Must Respond to Complaint
One of my supervisors just reported to me that they received complaints about harassment from a coworker but did not report them to us because…
Sexual Harassment Survey on Gender, Training Effectiveness
Men and women’s idea of what constitutes sexual harassment differ significantly, according to a recent study that examines employee reactions to the sexual harassment prevention…
Office Romance, Valentine’s Day in the COVID Era
This Valentine’s Day looks drastically different than in years past, as many office environments have been in a state of telework for nearly a year…
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Applies to Minors
We hired an employee who is 15 years old. Are we required to provide sexual harassment prevention training to him? What if he will be…
Your HR Recommendations Being Dismissed? Helpful Tips on What to Do
Human resources professionals often have some of the most difficult conversations in the workplace. Whether they need to mediate workplace conflict or craft policies that…
Governor Newsom Signs New 2020 Employment Laws
Sunday, October 13, 2019, was the last day for Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign or veto legislation that the California Legislature passed in 2019….
Reminder: New California Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Deadlines
I just read that the Governor signed a new law that changes the timing for the new sexual harassment prevention training. What are the new…
CalChamber #RespectWorks Campaign Continues to Build Support for Harassment-Free Workplaces
A new HR tip posted online this month as part of the CalChamber #RespectWorks campaign underscores the importance of preventing harassment in the workplace. The…
Love Continues to Bloom at Work
As cold, wet weather blankets California, fewer people will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Only 51…