The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued guidance for preventing workplace harassment. Although the report was aimed at preventing harassment in the federal sector, the EEOC explicitly states that the practices detailed can also benefit...
New Law Establishes Hotline for Sexual Harassment Complaints On March 16, 2022, the state enacted a new law that requires the New York State Division of Human Rights (Division) to establish a toll-free hotline for individuals to make complaints of workplace sexual...
Given renewed national attention on issues of racial equity and justice, employees and customers might be more inclined to report incidents of racism they witness in person or on the internet. In this article, we cover some recommended practices that employers can...
During the pandemic, many employees have been working remotely. Businesses have been utilizing technology to keep their staff connected and engaged, but working from home does create a sense of informality, leading to behavior that may not be appropriate. Using video...
New York State recently passed legislation that significantly expanded its definition of unlawful harassment. Here is need-to-know information for employers about the updates to New York’s harassment laws. What employers are covered that weren’t before? As of...