Understanding and Preventing Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment
Presented by
Marc R. Engel, Attorney
Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.
The workshop will focus on the issue that is on everyone’s minds – sexual harassment. Specifically, the presentation will focus upon the following:
- what unlawful harassment is and is not;
- when, why, and between whom harassment can occur;
- why all employers, regardless of size, need to understand and take appropriate measures to address this issue now more than ever;
- the importance of harassment training for all employees;
- what issues should be covered for training to be effective;
- the importance of understanding the related issues of bullying, tolerance, diversity and professionalism;
- practical and cost-efficient measures employers should take to prevent harassment claims (including creating/updating handbook policies);
- the extraordinary costs (i.e., financial, reputational, legal, and otherwise) associated with harassment and a work environment that is perceived to be unprofessional and intolerant;
- related insurance issues; and
- strategies for defending harassment claims if they are made.
Schedule:
8:15 - 8:30 Coffee / Networking
8:30 - 10:00 Program and Q&A