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Fun? In a mandatory respectful workspaces class???
02
Aug
Harassment, HR Law Training & Investigations, Sexual Harassment

Fun? In a mandatory respectful workspaces class???

By R. Makana Risser Chai
by R. Makana Risser Chai Last week, after my program on preventing harassment, bullying, and disrespect, a manager said, “That was informative and actually it was fun! And we really…
What Racism Costs Everyone
06
May
HR Law Training & Investigations

What Racism Costs Everyone

By R. Makana Risser Chai
The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, by Heather McGhee is a compelling perspective on racism. McGhee, an African American economist, focuses on…
Court rules calling women “sensitive flowers” shows gender bias
31
Oct
Harassment, HR Law Training & Investigations, Sexual Harassment

Court rules calling women “sensitive flowers” shows gender bias

By R. Makana Risser Chai
A woman in New York City brought a claim of gender discrimination alleging her supervisor insulted and excluded her, concealed information from her, and denied her requests for a raise.…
New case: Locker Room Talk Not Sexual Harassment!?!
28
Dec
Harassment, HR Law Training & Investigations, Sexual Harassment

New case: Locker Room Talk Not Sexual Harassment!?!

By R. Makana Risser Chai
This company won the lawsuit, but they lost in so many other ways: with current and potential customers, current and potential employees, lost time, productivity, and attorneys fees. The lesson:…
New Research Shows Companies how to Create a Harassment-Free Workplace
19
Sep
HR Law Training & Investigations, Sexual Harassment

New Research Shows Companies how to Create a Harassment-Free Workplace

By R. Makana Risser Chai
A June 2018 report on sexual harassment was released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Two years in the making, it compiled all the available research on…
Hawaii Court: HR Personally Liable for Failure to Investigate Harassment Complaint
19
Sep
HR Law Training & Investigations, Sexual Harassment

Hawaii Court: HR Personally Liable for Failure to Investigate Harassment Complaint

By R. Makana Risser Chai
The federal district court in Hawaii recently ruled that an HR director could be sued personally for aiding and abetting a hostile work environment when she failed to investigate a…

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