Risk Briefs

New law ends forced arbitration of sexual harassment claims

by Anita Byer
<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">New law ends forced arbitration of sexual harassment claims</span></strong></big>
A new federal law prohibits employers from forcing employees to arbitrate sexual harassment claims.
Posted in 2022, employment practices liability, human resources, sexual harassment

EEOC Enforcement Activity Increasing, Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels

by Anita Byer
<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">EEOC Enforcement Activity Increasing, Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels</span></strong></big>
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s enforcement capabilities are returning to pre-pandemic levels
Posted in discrimination, EEOC, employment practices liability, HR, sexual harassment