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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Sets New Precedents in Sexual Harassment Case

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What constitutes sexual harassment, according to law and precedent? Prudent business operators partner with reputable legal experts to answer questions like this in order to protect their team members and companies.  Businesses institute sexual harassment training to make sure certain lines are not crossed, and for good reason. It’s why so many companies invest time

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Research Reveals Gender Bias and Harassment are Still Major Concerns for Trucking Industry

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The Women in Trucking Association recently released their findings from a survey they conducted among female truck drivers. Titled, “Addressing Gender Bias and Harassment in the Trucking Industry,” this report reveals the extent to which female drivers report instances of abuse and harassment in the workplace.  The findings of this report suggest that the trucking

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Menards’ Employee Arbitration Agreement is Rejected as “Illusory” by Missouri Court of Appeals

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The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District recently handed down a ruling that has broader implications for employers who utilize arbitration agreements in their employment contracts. In the case of Telissah Johnson v. Menard, Inc. (No WD 84138), the Court ruled the employer’s arbitration agreement was not enforceable because it included “illusory promises”

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