#ME TOO MOVEMENT I moderated a group on the topic of “Me Too” – here is a summary Discussion of the “Me Too” Movement & Where do we go from Here Session on Saturday July 21 –2pm at the Truman Scholars Reunion - DC Panel Members: Randi Frank – Moderator – (Training on Sexual … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Barren River Area Development District Newsletter highlights Ten Tips to Sexual Harassment Prevention
This document was highlighted in the Barren River Area Development District Newsletter after Ms. Frank made a quick presentation about the need for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training to the City & County officials in the Barren River Area of KY. See the link to Ms. Frank’s web site for more … [Read more...]
Randi presents Sexual Harassment Prevention program to WKU students
Randi Frank presenting a Sexual Harassment Prevention training program for Western Kentucky University (WKU). There were over 35 students with a lively discussion. This was promoted by Dr. Victoria Gordon, Director, Center for Local Governments, WKU Political Science Department. She felt this was … [Read more...]
Blue Blood says #Me Too
The Me Too Movement is now being focused on TV shows. I watched Blue Bloods the other night and one of the stories was about sexual harassment in the work place. Nickie, daughter of Attorney Erin Regan and Granddaughter of Commission Regan, was the subject of sexual harassment. She started a new … [Read more...]
#ME TOO MOVEMENT
The #Me Too Movement and #Times UP group has raised $21 million dollars in 60 days. This money will be used for legal assistance and other assistance for woman who can’t afford to file a claim of Sexual Harassment. As we have said before many women don’t file claims because they can’t afford to … [Read more...]
What should you do if you Experience Sexual Harassment in your Work Place?
If you have experienced sexual harassment in your workplace that are similar to the examples in the news then you need to report it. Hopefully your agency/organization has a Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy that lets you know the proper person to approach to report your issue. Policies should … [Read more...]
So, is Sexual Harassment Happening in Regular Business Offices?
Yes, we have heard about the cases in Hollywood, Military, Tech World, and Political Offices but it is also happening in regular business offices. According to the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), “Sexual harassment is common in the startup community." A NAWBO survey found that … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Issues Today
Why are women coming forward now, after so many years, to report Sexual Harassment? The #MeToo movement has taken hold and people are finally talking, listening and taking action. The movement has given many people, women specifically, the courage to come forward. We often hear the … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Prevention: Retaliation is Unlawful
10. It is unlawful to retaliate against an employee who files a sexual harassment complaint. Your employees should know this because retaliation cases can cost as much money in the courts as Sexual Harassment cases. The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) reports there are … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Prevention: When Can You Be Sued?
9. If they knew it was happening and did nothing about it, both employers and employees can be sued for Sexual Harassment. (And employees can be arrested if the sexual harassment is really sexual assault.) Sexual Harassment lawsuits are continually highlighted in the news and the EEOC … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Prevention: Distribute Policy Every Year
8. Distribute your Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy every year. It is important to distribute your Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy every year that you don’t have training or a refresher class. This keeps a focus on the issue and reminds employees and supervisors about the policy … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Prevention: When To Take a Refresher Course
7. All employees, including supervisors and management, should receive a refresher course on Sexual Harassment Prevention every 2 to 3 years to remind them about the existing policy. Since Sexual Harassment is such a sensitive issue, it is important to establish a culture that … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Prevention: Everyone Needs to Know How to Report
6. All employees, including supervisors and management, should receive training on how to report incidents. Even though many Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws require training of supervisors only, it is important to train all employees. Two ways to do this would be to schedule periodic … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Prevention: Who Can Employees Talk To?
5. Employees should have the option of speaking with either a female or male manager about their concerns. Sexual Harassment incidents are very personal and uncomfortable for the victim. Describing a sexual harassment incident in detail, as one must do when making a report, can be very … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Prevention: Options for Employees to Report Incidents
4. The Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy must include several ways that employees can report incidents or concerns—not just talking with their immediate supervisor. It is important to give employees and supervisors a variety of methods to report concerns and incidents of Sexual … [Read more...]
