Robert O’Hara, Labor and Employment attorney at Epstein Becker Green is an expert in the area of workplace harassment. The Current Legal EnvironmentThe EEOC has responded to a rising tide of complains by filing several lawsuits against employers, alleging harassment. Outlook: What Should Employers Expect in 2019“Employers should expect to see more administrative charges filed, and increased sexual harassment claims made,” notes O’Hara. “For example, a class action lawsuit was filed in California last November against Hewlett Packard (HP), which alleged that the massive IT company violated California’s Equal Pay Act. “Companies would be smart to stay ahead of the rising #MeToo wave or risk being swamped by bad behavior, bad performance and bad press.”This means your company should:Be ready for inquiries about workplace sexual harassment.

Source: Forbes April 03, 2019 20:26 UTC