Sexual Harassment News

How Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training Protects Your People and Your Business

Workplace harassment and discrimination training play a key role in defining an organization's culture. They set expectations, build awareness, and show employees what behavior is and isn’t acceptable. Done well, this training can reduce legal risk, improve morale, and create a safer workplace environment for everyone. Between 2018 and 2021, the EEOC received over 27,000 sexual harassment complaints. But those numbers are only a fraction ...

By |2025-05-12T19:02:44+00:00May 12th, 2025|Ethics & Compliance Learning, Sexual Harassment|

Decoding the New Administration: Implications for E&C and Harassment Training 

The current political landscape is reshaping regulatory priorities. An awareness of which risk mitigation strategies are worth enforcing is critical. This evolution is poised to significantly impact ethics, compliance, and corporate training. With deregulation on the horizon, companies—especially those involved in E&C training—must decode these changes and adapt their programs to stay ahead. (For more, read our perspective, Post-Election Implications for U.S. Ethics & Compliance ...

By |2025-05-08T21:40:01+00:00April 7th, 2025|Ethics & Compliance Learning, Sexual Harassment|

Top 10 States Where Workplace Harassment Hits Hardest

There's an alarming trend happening now in workplace harassment and exploitation. Forbes has revealed the U.S. states with the highest rates of sexual harassment reports for 2024. The Top 10 States for Workplace Exploitation North Dakota: With an exploitation score of 83.3, North Dakota ranks as the most abusive state for workers. The state reported 333 workplace injuries and 337 sexual harassment cases per capita. ...

By |2025-05-08T21:35:34+00:00February 6th, 2025|Ethics & Compliance Learning, Sexual Harassment|

State-by-State Required Harassment Training

Do you have employees in different states? Let us help you take the guesswork out of state-by-state regulations for sexual harassment training. Our easy reference map allows you to zoom in to review specific requirements by geography. Regardless of where your employees are based, it's a best practice to review each state's regulations. Especially when it comes to questions such as retention of training records, ...

By |2025-04-28T02:22:18+00:00June 16th, 2023|Ethics & Compliance Learning, Sexual Harassment|

3 Ways to Prevent & Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual harassment training exists because everyone has the right to be in a harassment-free workplace. Yet statistics show that globally more than 1 in 5 workers have experienced violence or harassment at their workplace. Not only do employers have a legal obligation to protect their workforce, they also have a moral and ethical duty. They have one basic obligation—to provide a safe working environment free ...

By |2025-04-28T02:12:37+00:00February 21st, 2023|Ethics & Compliance Learning, Sexual Harassment|

Four-Step Process for Effective Ethics and Compliance Program

You want employees to have a positive impression when they learn about ethics and compliance training. However, many struggle to see how an E&C program makes their day-to-day jobs easier, safer, or better. They may not understand the practical value of E&C training for themselves or for the company. In contrast, the growing number of well-known corporate malfeasance cases making headlines, demonstrate that E&C learning ...

Preparing for Chicago’s New Sexual Harassment Training Requirements 

On April 27, 2022, the city of Chicago enacted additional measures to help protect individuals from sexual harassment. The changes include significant new requirements for employers related to mandatory trainings, written policies, and recordkeeping. The ordinances also revised what constitutes sexual harassment, extended the reporting and notification period, and increased monetary penalties for violations. KEY POINTS FOR COMPLIANCE: The modified ordinance became effective on July ...

By |2025-05-08T21:44:12+00:00July 21st, 2022|Ethics & Compliance Learning, SAI360, Sexual Harassment|