harassment in business communications Archives

Who is Required to Provide Sexual Harassment Training?

May 28, 2019May 29, 2019 by Mike Mazzei

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Sexual harassment training must be for the big companies and government organizations only, right? Wrong! A new law in California requires that all organizations with 5 or more employees must provide mandatory training to all managers and all employees. Managers are required to take a legally certified class lasting…

Allegedly Consensual Sex

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by Mike Mazzei

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When we do the sexual harassment training in a group of men and women; its interesting, you often have a very different view of this case between the men and the women. But basically the case was as follows: it occurred in a bank, and there was the bank manager…

Quid Pro Quo Sex in the Workplace

May 19, 2019May 21, 2019 by John Boring

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There are many types of unlawful sexual harassment that results in a hostile work environment. Now we're going to look at the other area where sexual harassment training is crucial known as Quid Pro Quo. Quid Pro Quo occurs when an employee's continued employment, promotion or other job related benefits…

What is Offensive Behavior and What is Not

May 18, 2019May 21, 2019 by John Boring

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Too often people who are using offensive behavior are not even aware that their actions are offensive. High quality, engaging sexual harassment training can make a huge difference. Sam: I used to be just like that – buff and sweaty. George: Um, you used to be Gay? Sam: Oh no,…

Harassment Law Outside the Workplace

May 17, 2019May 19, 2019 by John Boring

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Sexual harassment law extends outside the workplace to all work-related activities regardless of the time or place they occur. As a manager, you are required to maintain the same code of conduct for yourself and your team during offsite or after-hours events as you would in the workplace. Here are…

Electronic Devices and Sexual Harassment Training

May 17, 2019May 19, 2019 by Mike Mazzei

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Sexual harassment training laws include all forms of electronic devices. Essentially, anything that's considered harassment in face-to-face communications is considered harassment when electronic devices are used to deliver the communication, including words or images that are unwanted, repeated, abusive, obscene or otherwise unwelcome. The impact of offensive behavior is compounded…

The Appearance of Retaliation for Reporting Sexual Harassment

February 8, 2019May 21, 2019 by Mike Mazzei

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Harassment complaint retaliation or even giving the appearance of retaliation against the complaining employee or an employee who cooperates in an investigation is unlawful. Retaliation can take many forms and most are subtle. A woman was awarded $167 million in a case in California where her employer retaliated against her…

Sex and Romance at Work

February 7, 2019May 17, 2019 by John Boring

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Sex or romance at work between consenting adults is not necessarily sexual harassment. Welcome or invited actions or words may not be unlawful. When one person in the relationship has authority over the other, there is a risk that the relationship will result in favoritism, or that the person not…

Understanding Sexual Harassment Training

January 28, 2019May 18, 2019 by Mike Mazzei

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Defining what Sexual Harassment Training is for your organization. Understanding Sexual Harassment Training This post explains what you need to know about harassment law, and what you, as a manager, need to know about addressing and preventing incidents of harassment in the workplace. To understand sexual harassment law, and provide…

Five Ways to Ensure Quality Sexual Harassment Training

July 11, 2018May 23, 2019 by John Boring

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Five Ways to Ensure Quality Sexual Harassment Training Sexual harassment training is becoming more important as time goes on. It has enormous costs. Most companies focus on the obvious, quantifiable costs of litigation and settlements. But, the financial costs resulting from the impact to the organization’s reputation and culture may…