On January 12, 2021, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 352 (the “Employment Law Uniformity Act”), which makes overdue changes and provides long-awaited clarifications to Ohio’s employment discrimination statutes. In addition, the Act creates a new framework for claims brought under the Ohio Civil Rights Act, the state’s workplace anti-discrimination, anti-harassment […]
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Workplace Sexual Harassment Training – A Must Have?
Learn about the current laws regarding sexual harassment and make sure your policies and training are up to date to prevent corporate liability.
Continue readingProductivity Drain From Bullying Demands a New Look
Workplace bullying is more of an issue than you might think with approximately 45% of employees stating they have been bullied.
Continue readingHow Employers Can Minimize Holiday Party Liability
Tis’ the season to be merry! The holiday party is a great opportunity for employers to say, “thank you for a job well done, we appreciate all the hard work”. However, this holiday season employers, more than ever, are aware of the potential liability issues surrounding parties where employees are […]
Continue readingHow to Create a Work Culture with Zero Tolerance for Sexual Harassment
Since the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct story broke in recent weeks, corporate America has been forced to refocus on this type of misconduct in a very serious manner. The time for looking the other way or subconsciously accepting sexually charged overtones as “normal” is over. There are three things that […]
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