In August 2019 expansions to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) included a requirement for employers to report adverse judgements, […]
Tag Sexual Harassment
Increase in COVID-19 Related Workplace Claims
According to data collected by a leading law firm[1], about half (43%) of the 283 COVID-19-related lawsuits filed to date […]
Illinois Releases a Model Mandatory Employer Training Program for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
On April 30, 2020, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) released its model sexual harassment prevention training. The model training […]
Maryland Requires Sexual Harassment Disclosure Survey
Employers in Maryland with at least 50 employees need to complete a sexual harassment survey by July 1, 2020. The […]
Virginia Passes Law Prohibiting LGBT Discrimination
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) has signed into law the Virginia Values Act that protects the rights of LGBT Virginians […]
OFCCP Announces its Final Rule Updating Sex Discrimination Guidelines
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced a Final Rule that sets forth the requirements that covered contractors […]