All Items: Sexual Harassment

Chicago Strengthens Sexual Harassment Ordinance

Date:

June 1, 2022

Effective July 1, Chicago is amending its sexual harassment ordinance to expand the definition of sexual harassment and to require employers to develop written policies, provide training and keep records to demonstrate compliance.
New Law Bans Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims

Date:

March 4, 2022

President Biden has signed a landmark law that eliminates the use of mandatory arbitration clauses by employers in cases of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
House Passes Bill Banning Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims

Date:

February 8, 2022

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill to eliminate the use of mandatory arbitration clauses by employers in cases of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Two Costly Settlements Resolve Sexual Harassment Charges

Date:

December 22, 2021

A pair of costly settlements in the hospitality industry - one for $1 million, and the other for $690,000 - highlight the risks to employers that fail to take proactive steps to prevent and correct sexual harassment.
Mandatory Arbitration Goes Under the Microscope at SHRM Inclusion 2021

Date:

October 28, 2021

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson called the use of mandatory arbitration agreements as a condition of employment "unfair" in a lively session, while SHRM Chief of Staff Emily Dickens wondered instead about improving the arbitration process.
Activision Blizzard Settles Sex Discrimination and Harassment Claims for $18M

Date:

October 5, 2021

Activision Blizzard will pay $18 million and take other actions to settle sexual discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims.
Texas Expands Sexual Harassment Protections

Date:

August 31, 2021

Two bills that take effect on September 1 significantly expand the reach of Texas's sexual harassment laws.
4th Circuit Broadens View of Same-Sex Harassment

Date:

May 25, 2021

In a recent case, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals endorsed a more expansive view of the type of conduct that can constitute same-sex sexual harassment under Title VII.

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All Items: Sexual Harassment

Chicago Strengthens Sexual Harassment Ordinance

New Law Bans Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims

House Passes Bill Banning Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims

Two Costly Settlements Resolve Sexual Harassment Charges

Mandatory Arbitration Goes Under the Microscope at SHRM Inclusion 2021

Activision Blizzard Settles Sex Discrimination and Harassment Claims for $18M

Texas Expands Sexual Harassment Protections

4th Circuit Broadens View of Same-Sex Harassment

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