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Not a Friday Lite Today…
I usually like to end the week with a “Friday Lite” humor post, but an article by Caroline Astey for the BBC caught my eye this morning. The article begins with these startling statements: “In Ethiopia, 81% of women think there are plenty of reasons why a husband can beat his wife. In Guinea, 60% of women believe it is reasonable that their spouses beat them for saying no to sex.” Ms. Astey continues her article with … Read entire article »
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Expanding the Scope of Sexual Harassment Investigations: The Starbucks Case
The recent case of Moore v. Starbucks gives a good indication of the expanding ramifications of workplace sexual harassment and the importance of thoroughly investigating it. If you missed it, the basic facts of the case are these: Kati Moore, a 16 year old back in 2005, began a job at Starbucks. Her 24 year old supervisor, Timothy Horton, asked her out and the two began a sexual relationship. Kati Moore eventually confided to her mother … Read entire article »
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Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Victims Leave
Employees victimized by domestic violence or sexual assault will usually need time off to appear in court. This type of absence is protected by law and you must allow the employee the time off. Also, if you have 25 or more employees, you must also give time off (up to 12 weeks) to the employee if he/she wishes to seek assistance related … Read entire article »
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