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September 11, 2017
Agrees to conduct workplace harassment training
The news that a major automaker has agreed to pay $10.1 million to resolve allegations of sexual and racial harassment at two of its plants is yet another reminder for organizations in every industry to demonstrate their commitment to maintain a safe, productive, and harassment-free work environment or else face serious penalties.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said that its investigation into the charges found “reasonable cause” to believe that workers at an assembly plant and stamping plant had subjected female and African American employees to sexual and racial harassment, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
The EEOC also said that the company retaliated against employees who complained about harassment or discrimination.
In addition to paying up to $10.1 million to eligible employees, the company also agreed to:
The EEOC has been clear about its emphasis on workplace culture, believing that it has the greatest impact on whether and how actively organizations prevent harassment and other misconduct.
Taking a cue from the agency, here are four ways that organizations can support a positive workplace culture:
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Whether it’s an automotive assembly plant, a Silicon Valley campus or a cable TV newsroom, to foster a productive, harassment-free workplace organizations need leaders who make
anti-discrimination and harassment a strategic priority, along with clearly articulated policies that hold employees and managers accountable for participating in or allowing harassment to occur in the workplace.
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