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Learning leaders reexamine sexual harassment prevention in light of new state laws

CLO Magazine

1 in the state of Illinois, the Workplace Transparency Act mandates workplace sexual harassment training for public and private organizations with more than 15 employees. Illinois is the sixth state in the last few years to create and pass a bill that would require workplace sexual harassment training.

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Sexual Harassment: What’s Next?

Interactive Services

Recent sexual assault scandals have rocked the U.S. High-profile media and entertainment celebrities have been forced to step down from their lofty perches in light of widespread sexual harassment allegations. Studies have shown that companies with more women managers have less sexual harassment. and the world.

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How to Deliver POSH Training Effectively

Kitaboo

#MeToo became a trending hashtag in recent times, with men and women of different backgrounds, working for different industries coming forward to voice out the sexual harassment at the workplace. It became a worldwide movement, with new reports of harassment coming up almost every other day. Why is POSH Training Required?

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New sexual harassment prevention training requirements for New York and New York City

OpenSesame

Following California, Maine, and several other states, New York signed new legislature in April 2018 that will enforce more stringent sexual harassment prevention measures, many of which center around effective prevention training. Specific training for employees and supervisors comprises a large portion of the new laws.

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Unpacking New York Anti-Sexual Harassment Training Needs

Interactive Services

“While the federal government repeatedly ignores the voices of women speaking out against the scourge of sexual violence, in New York, we are taking action,” Andrew Cuomo, governor of New York, said. Provide examples of prohibited conduct that would constitute unlawful sexual harassment. Why Are These Laws Necessary?

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How To Meet New York Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements

KnowledgeCity

The Me Too movement has spawned a rush of companies and legislatures to review their current sexual harassment laws and policies. Although Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prevents discrimination based on gender, it does not specifically address the problems of sexual harassment in the workplace.

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HEMA MANI WALKS THE POSH TALK WITH LEARNNOVATORS

Learnnovators

Specifically, these HR leaders share their experiences related to the implementation of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) compliance within their workplaces. LEARNNOVATORS: Hema, it’s a pleasure to have you here today to discuss your experiences dealing with and eliminating sexual harassment at your workplace. .