Identifying, Eliminating and Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - Webinar By TrainHR

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 20, 2012 --

Overview : Every state prohibits unlawful sexual harassment in the workplace and almost every employer has certain specific obligations if sexually harassing conduct is even suspected, This webinar takes a look at unlawful sexual harassment and the toll it can take on your workforce and your company's bottom line. You'll learn about the legal definitions of sexual harassment, the significant consequences of sexual harassment, and some of the kinds of conduct that could be unlawful harassment. You'll also learn about your obligations to do prompt and thorough investigations into harassment allegations and to take effective remedial action. The webinar will also review corporate and individual liability for unlawful harassment and how to model behavior that demonstrates to your teams that inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated. Best practices will be addressed throughout.

Why you should attend: Sexual harassment demeans your company and your employees and it undermines productivity. It also creates significant legal risks. Managers and supervisors should understand what unlawful sexual harassment is, the types of behavior that could be unlawful sexual harassment, and how to react to it promptly and effectively. Training is the best tool in your arsenal t help you spot it, eliminate it, and prevent it from happening. When you demonstrate to your workforce that disrespectful behavior isn't tolerated, you support your employees, increase employee loyalty and productivity and minimize legal risk.

Areas Covered In the Session:

The impact of unlawful sexual harassment in the workplace
Federal definition of unlawful sexual harassment
State sexual harassment law issues
Types and elements of sexual harassment claims
Types of behavior that could be unlawful sexual harassment
Obligations to do prompt and effective investigations and take appropriate remedial action
Corporate and personal liability for unlawful sexual harassment

Best practices for identifying, eliminating and preventing unlawful sexual harassment

Who will benefit:

Managers, supervisors and individual contributors at management levels
Human Resources professionals (business partners, generalists and functional specialists)
Business Owners
Administrators and office managers
Contract Managers
Compliance Professionals

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