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Philippe Weiss Interviewed on WGN-AM Radio
Philippe Weiss was interviewed November 6th on WGN-AM Radio, "Wintrust Business Lunch 11/6/17: Pearachute Targeting, Sexual Harassment Training, & iOS Glitch." Weiss joined the program to provide businesses a perspective of what sexual harassment prevention training is like. You can listen to the full interview at minute 11:28 here.
Philippe Weiss Quoted in Bloomberg BNA Daily Labor Report
Philippe Weiss was quoted in an October 30 story from Bloomberg BNA Daily Labor Report, "Halloween Hijinks at Work Could Scare Up Legal Trouble." Weiss said that wearing an outfit that is representative of what most view as offensive can create the potential of liability.
Philippe Weiss Quoted in SHRM
Philippe Weiss was quoted in an October 30 story from SHRM, "How Employers’ Haunted House and Fright Night Went Way Wrong," on how Halloween celebrations can create safety hazards. Weiss said that if a company is not in the business of running haunted houses, it should think twice before setting one up. You can read the full article here.
Philippe Weiss Quoted in HER Magazine
Philippe Weiss was quoted in an October 29 story from HER Magazine, "Halloween Hijinks Can Cause Confusion, Complaints, And Even Lawsuits." Weiss said that there are at least three major categories of legal problems that companies should be aware of if they celebrate Halloween: (1) Costume and Conduct Calamities, (2) Creeped-Out Customers, and (3) Complaints of Discrimination. You can read the full article here.
Philippe Weiss Quoted in TLNT.com
Philippe Weiss was quoted in an October 26 story from TLNT.com, "Halloween: The Scariest Time of the Year for HR." Weiss said that even well-intentioned efforts at Halloween fun can have unintended consequences. You can read the full article here.
Philippe Weiss Quoted in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Philippe Weiss was quoted in an October 24 story from the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, "Working in the lab late one night? Tips for law firm Halloween haunts." Weiss said that the liability risks companies and employees face on Halloween stem from the decision to hold a Halloween party at work, the ways in which companies decorate for that party and the costumes employees will wear.