sexual harassment in the workplace
Allegations and investigations
What we should all note from the news is that a failure to perform an appropriate investigation is a serious source of risk to any organization.
The “Weinstein Clause” may mark a new era of social due diligence
To gauge the civility of an organization’s culture, adequate policies and training are not enough. The behavior and accountability of top leadership play a key role. You can’t delegate ethics. And it seems the “Weinstein Clause” indicates that boards are finally beginning to understand that.
Gala event gone bad – President’s Club Charitable Trust
We report on this gala event not to comment on the legalities from the English law perspective, but to offer some preliminary comments on how Canadian law might apply if the President’s Club Charitable Trust’s fundraising event had happened in Canada. Canadian law requires employers to take steps to provide a workplace free from sexual harassment, with significant fines possible.
Directors need to step outside the boardroom on the issue of sexual harassment
Empathy is not a term often used in regard to boards of directors, but it needs to be. It cannot continue to be a trait that corporate leaders shed as they climb the ranks. Leaders need to think outside the boardroom and own their role in eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace.
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