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Showing posts with label Sexual Harassment Prevention. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 03, 2024

Costly Consequences: How Recent Sexual Harassment Settlements Highlight the Financial Risks for Employers

NYS mandates that every employer to provide each employee with annual sexual harassment prevention training, as required by Labor Law §201-g, and in NYC by Local Law §96. Non-compliance not only risks severe statutory penalties and potential misdemeanor charges by the government, but also exposes your organization to substantial financial judgments in cases of workplace discrimination lawsuits.


Recent settlements in sexual harassment cases illustrate the potential financial impacts:

  1. Chopourian v. Catholic Healthcare West: $168 million settlement. (Source: Zuckerman Law)
  2. Sanders v. Madison Square Garden: $11.6 million settlement. (Source: Zuckerman Law)
  3. USA Gymnastics v. Larry Nassar: $380 million settlement. (Source: eratics.com)
  4. McDonald’s: $2 million settlement. (Source: EEOC)
  5. SAVA Senior Care: $150k settlement. (Source: EEOC)
  6. Chipotle: $400k settlement. (Source: EEOC)
  7. Burger King: $60k settlement. (Source: EEOC)
  8. D.C. Dept of Corrections: $8 million settlement. (Source: eratics.com)
  9. Columbia University: $100 million settlement. (Source: New York Times)
  10.  "F.M." v. Dept of Children and Family Services of LA County: $45.4 million jury award. (Source: Taylor Ring)


To mitigate your exposure, Lieb Compliance offers interdisciplinary sexual harassment prevention training. Our program is a blend of insights from social sciences and legal perspectives, ensuring comprehensive understanding and compliance. We feature engaging star presenters adept at managing sensitive topics, providing an interactive and thought-provoking experience.


Our training is available on-demand, includes a fully-developed complaint procedure, and is backed by an administration system to track compliance. This comprehensive approach ensures that your organization not only meets legal requirements but also fosters a respectful and safe workplace environment.


Don't risk non-compliance. Enroll in Lieb Compliance's NY Sexual Harassment Training today.


For more information, visit https://www.sexualharassmenttrainingny.com