Tag: Sexual Harassment
New Federal Law Prohibits Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment, Assault Claims
On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the Act), which amends...
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 Launches #RespectWorks Campaign; Employers Embrace Effort to Promote Inclusiveness and Ensure Harassment-Free Workplaces
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce today kicked off #RespectWorks, a campaign joined by a large and growing list of flagship California...
CalChamber Launches #RespectWorks Campaign; Employers Embrace Effort to Promote Inclusiveness and Ensure Harassment-Free...
The California Chamber of Commerce today kicked off #RespectWorks, a campaign joined by a large and growing list of flagship California companies pledging to...
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...
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...
New White Paper: California Required Harassment Prevention Training FAQs
Most California employers have heard the news that California employers with five or more employees located anywhere must now provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees— not...
CalChamber Launches The Workplace Podcast: First Episode Discusses Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today the California Chamber of Commerce launched The Workplace, a podcast that provides expert and entertaining commentary on issues critical to...
CalChamber Launches The Workplace Podcast: First Episode Discusses Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Today the California Chamber of Commerce launched The Workplace, a podcast that provides expert and entertaining commentary on issues critical to California employers and...
Video: The Workplace a Podcast by CalChamber
Today the California Chamber of Commerce launched The Workplace, a podcast that provides expert and entertaining commentary on issues critical to California employers and...
Agency Issues Clarification for Sexual Harassment Training Deadline
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has issued some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) discussing the new sexual harassment prevention training requirements...
Sincerely, the Legislature
All I can say is, what a year! It was filled with twists and turns that no one was really expecting. In the ever...
No Protection of a Harassment Victim’s Identity if a Public Official Is Involved
As noted in several prior blogs, the #Metoo movement has been a primary focus of the Legislature this year. The Legislature held multiple informational...
#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...
CalChamber-Sponsored Bill to Protect Harassment Victims Goes to Governor
A California Chamber of Commerce-sponsored job creator bill that protects sexual harassment victims and employers from being sued for defamation has been sent to...
CalChamber-Opposed Bill Imposes Additional, Conflicting Mandate on Employers
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill creating another pathway of costly litigation against employers will be considered by the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations...
CalChamber-Sponsored Bill Protecting Victims/ Employers from Serial Harassers Passes Assembly
A California Chamber of Commerce-sponsored job creator bill that will enable businesses to avoid hiring repeat sexual harassment offenders, ending the cycle of harassment...
Protect Harassment Victims, Employers From Defamation Suits
Cross posted in The Ventura County Star
In 2016, 554 Californians filed sexual harassment complaints with the state civil rights agency, and many other employees...