Return-to-Work Behavior Policies, U.S. Soccer's Landmark Agreement, and Board Diversity in California

This week, we look at a range of recent anti-harassment and gender equity updates from across the country.

Employment Law This Week® - Episode 258
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January 1, 2020

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Return-to-Work Behavior Policies and Training

As employees across the United States have returned to the office, employers have seen an increased number of complaints about inappropriate behavior in the workplace. Not only are employers responding, but many municipalities and state governments are passing a slate of aggressive new workplace regulations. Read more about new required training and policy updates in Chicago.

U.S. Soccer's Landmark Equal Pay Agreement

Last month, the U.S. Soccer Federation and the Women's National Team reached a historic collective bargaining agreement, resolving a long-running, high-profile gender equity dispute between the women’s team and the league.

Board Diversity in California

California's statute requiring businesses in the state to include a minimum number of women on their boards was recently found to violate the California Constitution. Learn more.

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