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Company sued for giving employee another chance


February 23, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Harassment, In this week's e-newsletter, Investigations, Latest News & Views

Many companies use a “three strikes” policy for dealing with employee misconduct. But as a recent case shows, that’s not the best solution in some situations.

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More women report derogatory comments at work


November 18, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Harassment, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Training

Sounds like a lot of managers and employees could use a refresher course on appropriate workplace language.

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They asked her to serve coffee: Sexual harassment?


July 16, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Harassment, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Recent Decisions

Companies are often hit with harassment and discrimination suits because supervisors unintentionally make decisions based on out-dated gender or racial stereotypes.

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And the winner for most bizarre employment law case …


June 25, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: EEOC, Harassment, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Consider yourself lucky: At least none of your managers have ever been accused of causing a male employee to start wearing women’s clothes.

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Talk radio show lands company in court


May 14, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Harassment, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

What do sophomoric, offensive radio DJs have to do with your company? They can get you sued.

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A $500,000 lesson about handling harassment complaints


April 30, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Harassment, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Recent Decisions

A manager is accused of sexual harassment. After investigating, the company decides to move him to a different location. Should employees at new office be told about the allegations?

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