Tag: Harassment

The Workplace Podcast

Remote Harassment Investigation Tips

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank, and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss important...

CalChamber #RespectWorks Campaign Continues to Build Support for Harassment-Free Workplaces

A new HR tip posted online this week as part of the CalChamber #RespectWorks campaign underscores the importance of preventing harassment in the workplace. The...
The Workplace Podcast

New Podcast: Men and #MeToo Movement

The latest episode of CalChamber’s The Workplace podcast focuses on men and the #MeToo movement. As more publicity is being given to instances of...
The Workplace Podcast

New Podcast: Men and #MeToo Movement

The latest episode of CalChamber’s The Workplace podcast focuses on men and the #MeToo movement. As more publicity is being given to instances of...

Agency Proceeds with Regulatory Amendments, Despite Employer Concerns

Despite concerns raised by a California Chamber of Commerce-led coalition that proposed regulations regarding harassment and discrimination prevention and training will cause legal inconsistencies,...
Loren Kaye

#MeToo, But Maybe Not For You

Preventing sexual harassment and protecting victims has been a high priority for the Legislature – fallout from the #MeToo movement sweeping politics, the media...

Job Killer Update: Employment-Related Bill Amended and Removed from List

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill dealing with harassment and discrimination claims has been removed from the job killer list. SB 1300 (Jackson; D-Santa Barbara)...

Governor Signs CalChamber-Sponsored Bill Protecting Victims/ Employers from Serial Harassers

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. yesterday signed a California Chamber of Commerce-sponsored job creator bill that protects sexual harassment victims and employers from being...

Assembly Judiciary Passes Two CalChamber-Opposed Employment Bills

California Chamber of Commerce policy advocates yesterday highlighted for the Assembly Judiciary Committee problems with two employment-related bills. Even so, the committee approved, 7-3,...

State to Survey Employers on Anti-Harassment, Diversity Policies

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) recently announced that it will survey California employers by telephone to ask about their anti-harassment...

Capitol Coffee Break: Outrageous Office Parties

The office party has long been a potential powder keg. Add a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere to an open bar, music and dancing at...