Organizational retaliatory behavior

ECB enhances internal whistleblowing framework

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Articles, Political terminology, Anti-corporate activism, Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, European Central Bank, Human rights, Organizational retaliatory behavior, Bank regulation

PRESS RELEASE

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  • PRESS RELEASE

    ECB enhances internal whistleblowing framework

    21 October 2020

    The European Central Bank (ECB) has today announced an enhanced internal whistleblowing framework to protect the integrity of the institution.

  • It encompasses a new internal tool for simple and secure reporting of potential breaches of professional duties, inappropriate behaviour or other irregularities, and the possibility for whistleblowers and witnesses to request protection from retaliation.
  • The new whistleblowing framework reinforces the ECBs dedication to its shared values and encourages staff to speak up in full confidence.
  • The online internal reporting tool is complementary to the ECBs existing breach reporting mechanism used primarily in banking supervision, which is available externally.

ECB enhances internal whistleblowing framework

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Articles, Political terminology, Anti-corporate activism, Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Labour law, Whistleblower, European Central Bank, Human rights, Organizational retaliatory behavior, Bank regulation

PRESS RELEASE

Key Points: 
  • PRESS RELEASE

    ECB enhances internal whistleblowing framework

    21 October 2020

    The European Central Bank (ECB) has today announced an enhanced internal whistleblowing framework to protect the integrity of the institution.

  • It encompasses a new internal tool for simple and secure reporting of potential breaches of professional duties, inappropriate behaviour or other irregularities, and the possibility for whistleblowers and witnesses to request protection from retaliation.
  • The new whistleblowing framework reinforces the ECBs dedication to its shared values and encourages staff to speak up in full confidence.
  • The online internal reporting tool is complementary to the ECBs existing breach reporting mechanism used primarily in banking supervision, which is available externally.

Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP Adds Additional Plaintiff and Class Representative to $100 Million Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Class Action Against Schlumberger Technology Corporation

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Articles, Human sexuality, Feminism, Labour law, Workplace bullying, Sexual harassment, Sexuality and society, Organizational retaliatory behavior

The Amended Complaint adds Jessica Cheatham, a former Schlumberger employee who worked on oil rigs in various states, as a Plaintiff and Class Representative.

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  • The Amended Complaint adds Jessica Cheatham, a former Schlumberger employee who worked on oil rigs in various states, as a Plaintiff and Class Representative.
  • Despite being employed by Schlumberger at different times and often different locations, the discrimination they experienced is consistent and common, said Michael Palmer.
  • In amending the complaint to add Ms. Cheatham, Plaintiffs chronicle the gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation that Ms. Cheatham, like Ms. Saidman, endured throughout her employment at Schlumberger.
  • Ms. Cheatham alleges that she reported sexual harassment and gender discrimination to Schlumberger on multiple occasions, but her complaints were either discounted or ignored entirely.

Work Shield Secures $4 Million in Series A Financing, Led by Hoak & Co.

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Friday, June 26, 2020
Organizational behavior, Workplace, Organizational retaliatory behavior

With Work Shield, employers minimize their liability and employees are empowered to voice issues without fear of retaliation.

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  • With Work Shield, employers minimize their liability and employees are empowered to voice issues without fear of retaliation.
  • Work Shield is a benefits and risk-focusedper employee per month fee service with a track record for producing a return on investment for clients.
  • Implementing the Work Shield solution fosters a more positive workplace culture comprised of integrity and trust.
  • The primary investors in Hoak & Co. are the Hoak family and related parties.

Six Tips for Safe Holiday Celebrations

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Consulting, Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Economy, Finance, Money, Employment Practices Liability, Public liability, Harassment in the United Kingdom, Insurance, Liability insurance, Organizational retaliatory behavior, Employment

Zero tolerance is the new norm, and employers should help ensure that employees are interacting respectfully and professionally, Franchi said.

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  • Zero tolerance is the new norm, and employers should help ensure that employees are interacting respectfully and professionally, Franchi said.
  • The good news is that there are practical steps employers can take to help minimize exposures and keep employees safe.
  • Employment Practices Liability insurance helps protect against claims resulting from allegations such as harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
  • Founded in 1986, CAMICO is endorsed by state CPA societies and associations in 17 states.

Shegerian & Associates: California Updates Human Resources Laws For 2020

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Labour law, Workplace bullying, Human behavior, Human activities, Humans, Discrimination, Employment discrimination, Prejudices, Workplace, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Employment (Equal Opportunities) Law, Organizational retaliatory behavior

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The California legislature has enacted a series of new human resources laws for 2020.

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  • NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The California legislature has enacted a series of new human resources laws for 2020.
  • Labor Code 432.6 prohibits employers from requiring an applicant or employee to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.
  • This new law also prohibits retaliation against applicants or employees who refuse to sign arbitration agreements.
  • Employees will now have three years to file claims of discrimination, harassment or retaliation with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

Jury Awards $1.09 Million Against the EDD in FEHA Retaliation and Failure to Accommodate Case

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Friday, November 1, 2019
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Second-wave feminism, United States administrative law, Organizational retaliatory behavior, Doctor of Education, Government, Organizations, Human behavior

The jury also found that the EDD failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent retaliation.

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  • The jury also found that the EDD failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent retaliation.
  • Ms. Torres remarked after the verdict: "For me, this whole case was about righting a wrong.
  • I knew my supervisors at the EDD could accommodate me because they had accommodated me before and they had accommodated other people.
  • But they were mad at me because I went to the EEOC for help and filed a complaint, so they took the accommodation away."

Federal Judge Denies Olympusat, Inc. and CEO Tom Mohler's Motion to Dismiss in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit Brought by Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Human sexuality, Human behavior, Feminism, Feminism and sexuality, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Sexuality and society, Stormer, Organizational retaliatory behavior

Zucchella was fired from her job at Olympusat mere hours after the decision, which is now basis for an additional claim of retaliation.

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  • Zucchella was fired from her job at Olympusat mere hours after the decision, which is now basis for an additional claim of retaliation.
  • The first woman to step forward was Dina Almeida, CEO of Tristan Leo Star Films who had a long-term business partnership with Olympusat.
  • Dan Stormer of Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP, legal counsel for both plaintiffs, noted, "Olympusat's motion was nothing more than a delaying tactic seeking to evade justice.
  • Both plaintiffs allege that Mohler's sexual harassment and retaliation against women has stretched over the past two decades.

Schaefer Halleen, LLC: Former Female Director Sues Employer Alleging That Her Participation in a Human Resources Investigation of CEO's Sexual Harassment Led to Her Termination

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
Labour law, Workplace bullying, Organizational behavior, Organizational retaliatory behavior, Whistleblower, Human rights, Human behavior, Social issues

"It is clear Minnesota law that an employer cannot terminate an employee for participating in a discrimination or harassment investigation," said Stein's attorney, Peter Christian of Schaefer Halleen, LLC.

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  • "It is clear Minnesota law that an employer cannot terminate an employee for participating in a discrimination or harassment investigation," said Stein's attorney, Peter Christian of Schaefer Halleen, LLC.
  • "We believe the court will determine that Ms. Stein's termination was clear retaliation for sticking her neck out and sharing her concerns about the leader of the company," added Christian.
  • FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTPeter G. Christianat (612) 294-2619 or [email protected] or Lauren D'Cruz at (612) 294-2607 or [email protected] .
  • To review the background ofSchaefer Halleen, LLC, and the groundbreaking discrimination, whistleblower, and retaliation cases Peter Christian, Lauren D'Cruz,andSchaefer Halleenhave prosecuted, please visit www.schaeferhalleen.com .

TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund™ - Housed and Administered by the National Women's Law Center Fund - Supports New Sexual Harassment Charges Against McDonald's By Workers Across the Country

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Internet-based activism, Violence against men, Violence against women, Catalyst, Time's Up, McDonald's, Organizational retaliatory behavior, Human behavior, Women, Restaurants

In several instances, women reporting harassment said theyfaced retaliation, including being fired or given fewer work hours.

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  • In several instances, women reporting harassment said theyfaced retaliation, including being fired or given fewer work hours.
  • By funding the legal representation of several workers at McDonald's, we see potential for these charges to be a catalyst for significant change."
  • "But the harassment they face is just part of a system in this country that unjustly targets low-wage workers and women broadly.
  • More than 780 attorneys across the country have joined the TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund's legal network so far.