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Cincinnati Firm's HR Director Sues Over Sexual Harassment

A human resources director for a Cincinnati company filed a sexual harassment suit against the firm’s former president alleging he kissed, “grabbed” her and made crude remarks to her for more than a year. So reports CityBeat.

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Iowa Lawmakers Hire HR Director to Handle Harassment

Iowa Republican lawmakers made good on their promise to hire a human resources director following a sexual harassment scandal. So reports the Des Moines Register.

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Kansas City Tourism Head Accused of Bullying to Resign

The chief executive of Kansas City’s tourism/promotion agency said he will resign Jan. 31 following a settlement of a lawsuit from a former human resources director. So reports The Kansas City Star.

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Ex-Indiana School HR Director Sues Alleging Sex, Race, Gender Harassment

A former human resources director for a school in Indiana filed a federal lawsuit against the district alleging harassment based on sex, race and gender. So reports WISH-TV.

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Corpus Christi HR Steps Up Sex Harassment Review

The human resources department for Corpus Christi, Texas, is taking a tough approach in the way it tackles reports of sexual harassment. So reports KRIS 6 News.

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3,000 Non-union Nebraska State Workers Shifted to Merit Pay

About 3,000 Nebraska non-union state workers will be shifted to a merit pay system instead of receiving automatic pay increases. So reports Omaha World-Herald.

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NY Mayor Fights to Hire Full-Time HR Director

A New York mayor called it imperative that his city hire a full-time human resources director. So reports the Observer Today.

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Nursing Home Worker Canned for Blowing Whistle on Mistreatment

An employee of a Illinois nursing home is suing her former boss, alleging she was fired because a resident told her he had been mistreated and she reported the incident. So reports The Chicago Tribune.

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LA Kings’ Mascot Sued for Alleged Groping

The mascot for the Los Angeles Kings professional hockey team was hit with a lawsuit for allegedly groping the buttocks of Maso Griffin, a restaurant worker. So reports the Los Angeles Daily News.

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Iowa Politicos Seek HR Director After Sexual Harassment Scandal

Iowa’s House and Senate are searching for a human resources director following a settlement on a sexual harassment case. So reports Iowa Public Radio.

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