The trend is to move away from holiday parties. Some companies are opting for a family picnic in the summer instead, or a party in January after the holiday season is over. If your company is still planning a holiday party this season, given the heightened attention to harassment issues, here are some tips to
Coachella Waiver Anyone?
Spring is here! And for those of us in sunny Southern California that means it is music festival season. First up is Coachella and then Stagecoach, with more to follow until October. Days and nights filled with music, food, beer, cocktails, and of course, legal recreational marijuana.
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Takeaways from Cornell HR in Hospitality Conference
Every year I look forward to attending and presenting at the Cornell HR in Hospitality Conference. It is a great time to connect with clients, contacts, and to learn from the best and brightest in the hospitality industry.
The three big themes this year seemed to be: (1) #metoo and the many repercussions thereof;
A Coming of Age for “No Comment” Reference Policies
I read an article yesterday about a writer accused of sexual harassment. So what, you are probably thinking? While articles like that are commonplace these days, what infuriated me was that the individual had been investigated multiple times for sexual harassment related misconduct. The alleged harassment occurred at numerous companies, with prominent HR departments, yet
Challenges of Investigating Harassment Claims in the #MeToo Era
I don’t know Aziz Ansari and I can’t purport to know what happened in his apartment on the night of the first date that has headlined the news this week. But, after 17 years as a labor & employment attorney, with a concentration in counseling on more than 100 sexual harassment claims in the workplace,
Top 10 Trends Facing California Employers in 2018
Another year brings another top 10 list!
After a year dominated by harassment issues, this Alert sets forth the top 10 trends I saw in my practice from 2017 that inform what California employers can expect in 2018. Best wishes to all for 2018!
Employment Law Bloopers and Lessons Learned
So many times an employer gets in trouble for following logic instead of the law. Quite often what is logical just isn’t legal, and that can be tricky for many managers and HR professionals. It trips them up. That’s why one of my favorite topics to speak about is Employment Law Bloopers and Lessons Learned.
Uber’s CEO is Forced Out
Have you ever felt powerless in your job? Felt that there was no way you could have impact on the corporate environment?
Well, recent events have shown how the catalyst theory is alive and well in corporate America.
Take Uber for example. A mere four months ago, a lone female engineer who had left the
Harassment Fallout Continues at Uber as Executive Heads Roll
After a flurry of activity in February, the news has been relatively quiet at Uber until this week. We knew that reports of harassment by lady engineers triggered a massive investigation, and at the time, news reports indicated a formal report was due by the end of April. But that day came and went.
Beyond Politics — Lessons of Inclusion Relevant to All California Employers
No matter which part of the political spectrum you might find yourself on, whether it be the far left, the alt right, or somewhere in between, this past weekend certainly provides some food for thought applicable to California employers.
The country, and many workplaces,