Harassment of any kind is costly for everyone-employers, employees and their customers alike. It not only includes the millions spent in litigation and the overburdening of courts, but the hidden cost of lost productivity and emotional distress. After-the-fact remedies, while important, can never adequately repair the damage that harassment causes in the workplace.
Research studies have stated unequivocally that the single most important solution to harassment is prevention and the most effective prevention programs not only include strong policies against harassment but comprehensive training programs for management and employees. This program is designed to increase awareness, educate participants in the laws governing harassment, dispel the myths and provide practical solutions for handling even the most sensitive harassment issues.
Types of Harassment
Racial, National Origin, Age & Disability Liability
Consequences and Prevention
Sexual Harassment vs. Overreaction to Innocent Behavior
Legal Definition of Sexual Harassment
New Guidelines for Defining Employer Liability
Can They Sue Me? - Individual Liability
Quid Pro vs. Hostile Environment
LGBTG Harassment and Guideline for Compliance
The Battle of the Sexes Continues
Welcome vs. Unwelcome
Impact vs. Intent
Landmark Cases, Recent Cases and Rulings
Men vs. Women Statistics and Changing Trends
The Reasonable Person Standard
The Challenge of He Said/She Said
Unintended Consequences of #MeToo
The Manager’s Role (For Management Only)
The Power Trip – Quid Pro Quo
Negligent Hiring and Retention
Handling Complaints and Investigating Claims
Defamation and Confidentiality
The Employee’s Role
Consequences of Hostile Environment
What If You Are Harassed
What If You Are Accused of Harassment
An Ounce of Prevention
The Proactive Approach
Policies against Harassment and Complaint Procedures
Retaliation Prevention
Who Should Attend: All employees
Methodology: This program utilizes video, pre-tests, group discussion, case studies, practice exercises and a question and answer segment.
Program Length: One 4-hour session for employees, one 7-hour session for management.
