The Dollar Value of a Complaint!
The average harassment claim that is settled out of court costs roughly $75,000 to $125,000 according to an ERC Consulting survey. While the settlement cost is high, those figures do not include the cost of time spent preparing a response to a charge and/or any...
“Soft Costs” of Harassment Aren’t Limited to Large Workplaces!
According to a Harvard Business Review Study, organizations of all sizes face significant cultural difficulties when their workforces are contaminated by offensive and harassing behaviors. The study found the following revealing “soft costs” (alternatively defined as...
Why an Anti-Harassment Program Is Essential for Everyone…
For years, leaders of organizations (both large and small) have heard about the dangers of workplace harassment. Since 2017, victims of workplace harassment have grown increasingly vocal in reporting incidents both via traditional channels and social media platforms....
NY Law Requires Employee Notice Of Electronic Monitoring
Effective May 7, 2022, most New York employers must notify their employees of any electronic monitoring by posting a notice in the workplace. Additionally, employers must give express written notice to all new employees of any electronic monitoring the employer...
Talent Wars Call for Faster and Frequent Financial Rewards!
Organizations are increasingly mulling over plans to incorporate more frequent pay increases. Inflation has complicated pay strategy, but it hasn’t stopped employers from using pay as a lever to find scarce talent.