Related to: Harassment

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Proposed Amendments to Title IX Regulations

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released proposed amendments to its Title IX regulations for public comment on June 23, 2022. According to OCR, “The proposed regulations reflect the Department’s commitment to give full effect to Title…

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Seventh Circuit Reaffirms the Importance of Prompt, Effective Remedial Action as a Defense to Harassment Claims

On December 26, 2018, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision affirming summary judgment and dismissing claims of sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation against an employer, in Swyear v. Fare Foods Corporation. The Seventh Circuit reiterated that single or isolated incidents of inappropriate conduct in the workplace may not always rise to…

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5 Tips for Responding to Reports of Bullying

As National Bullying Prevention Month draws to a close, it is important to reflect on the legal requirements and best practices for addressing reports of bullying and harassment. Effectively responding to reports of bullying and harassment is critical, not only for protecting the safety and wellbeing of the students, but also for protecting the school…

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7th Circuit Judgment Reinforces Employer Liability for Temporary Workers

Many organizations believe hiring temporary workers from staffing agencies will absolve them of legal obligations that arise during the course of their employment. Unfortunately, as seen in the Scheurer v. Fromm Family Foods LLC decision, this is very rarely the case. Though the Scheurer decision dealt specifically with an arbitration clause, liability can and will…

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