Discrimination and Harassment are broad topics that touch multiple HR functions, and that also must be considered by non-HR supervisors and even employees with no supervisory responsibility. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines harassment and discrimination as follows: Harassment – Unwelcome conduct based on one or more protected classes wherein enduring the offensive conduct... View Article
On August 16, CUPA-HR and six other higher education associations submitted comments in response to a Federal Register notice titled “Reporting Requirements Regarding Findings of Sexual Harassment, Other Forms of Harassment or Sexual Assault.” The notice, which was published on July 17, 2019, proposes the “implementation of new reporting requirements … to help ensure research environments to... View Article
Investigations of alleged violation of state or federal compliance legislation such as discrimination, harassment, sexual assault or whistleblower claims, are best conducted by trained individuals under guidance of legal counsel and/or a very prescriptive processes. Missteps can be costly and unfortunate and unintentional consequences can result. Some governmental entities prescribe a general process and others... View Article