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How to Report and Investigate Harassment Claims

We have some guidance about how to develop prompt, fair, and lawful harassment reporting, investigation, and corrective action procedures.

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Quid Pro Quo…How It Applies to Harassment

Q: What does quid pro quo mean? Especially when it comes to harassment. A: Maybe you’ve heard it said on the news or maybe it just seems like Latin, which it is. In the context of HR and sexual harassment in the workplace, the phrase specifically refers to a situation in which a person of…

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The Band-Aid Approach to Harassment Prevention Didn’t Work for McDonald’s

Workers at McDonald’s went on strike protesting the company’s harassment prevention approach. But McD’s already has a policy and training—what gives?

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Most People Don’t Need Harassment Prevention Training, So What’s the Point?

According to attorney Ken White, 85% of people have no need for sexual harassment prevention training. But that doesn’t make its “theater” unimportant.

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The 4 Pillars of an Anti-Harassment Initiative (Infographic)

As we conclude KPA's Anti-Harassment article series, here’s an infographic about the 4 pillars of an effective, holistic anti-harassment initiative.

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Harassment: 5 Tips for Reporting and Investigation

Based on guidance from the EEOC and our team of HR pros, here’s how to develop timely and robust harassment reporting, investigation, and corrective action procedures.

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Harassment Training: How to Design for 4 Key Employee Types

Alex, Bill, Cat, and Darren don’t respond to harassment training, each for a unique reason. Here’s how to design an initiative that engages them all. On the January 9th, 2018 episode of his radio show, Oregon State Representative Bill Post told listeners about a “ridiculous,” non-legislative day he and his fellow Assembly members had recently endured…

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Not Just Sexual Harassment: 5 Other Types on Your Radar

Sexual harassment is just one kind of workplace harassment. Learn the warning signs for harassment based on race, disability, gender identity, and more.

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