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#1 Recommended Platform: MILTON

MILTON was developed to help you grow professionally and personally.
Through MILTON’s learning platform, Skillsoft Percipio, you have access to
courses, videos, books, audiobooks, practice labs, and assessments purpose-
built to help your team succeed in today’s ever changing digital world.
Other recommendations:
LinkedIn Learning
Offers well-structured courses in many fields, and users can earn a
certificate when they complete a course.
Coursera
Offers free courses from prestigious universities, including recorded lectures
and reading materials.

Some conferences also provide CPE training opportunities such as
AGA PDT!

Employment Law Update

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new guidance for employers regarding
workplace harassment and discrimination, the first in more than 30 years. Although non-binding, the guidance
provides a blueprint for EEOC Title VII enforcement and lays out employer obligations under the statute,
particularly regarding sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination and harassment.

What’s New?
According to the Commission, the following could trigger Title VII liability:

» Intentional and continued refusal to use preferred » Complaining of favoritism when an employee is
pronouns accommodated for:
» Overly intrusive questions regarding sexual • Lactation, morning sickness, or other pregnancy-
orientation or gender identity related conditions
» Denying bathroom access consistent with gender • A disability or related condition
identity
» Comments about clothing in relation to gender » Touching or criticizing someone’s hair, which can
signify race-based and/or gender-based harassment
identity
» Mocking someone’s disability, specifically including » Jokes about any of the above
a stutter

These are only a few examples of what is newly covered. The guidance provides dozens of hypothetical examples of
Title VII-triggering harassment and discrimination. We strongly encourage all MIL managers and supervisors to stay
abreast of these important guidelines.

Every October, MIL conducts annual Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Training. Consistent
training and 100% participation, regarding company harassment and discrimination policies is critical to ensure
Title VII compliance and mitigate any potential backlash from employees.

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