Harassment is on the rise. Many employers are unaware of how pervasive harassment is and how the company may be liable, even for actions that occur off company grounds. Issues of harassment further complicate employee retention and hiring, which is already more difficult than ever.

This presentation will first explain the legal frameworks at play to understand what harassment really means. The material will walk through five steps to ensure your workplace is able to minimize legal risks and then dive into a series of scenarios to evaluate good practices for policy writing, appropriate complaint procedures, proper training methods, and suitable investigation strategies.

This webinar is critical to ensure you are taking the necessary steps to minimize legal risks and create a better working environment for all employees.What You'll Learn:Background

• Statistics About Virtual Harassment
  
• Harassment on the Rise
  
• Importance of Training

Key Definitions

• Protected Categories
  
• Discrimination
  
• Harassment

5-Step Compliance Program

• Policies
  
• Complaint Procedures
  
• Training
  
• Investigations
  
• Remedial Actions

Practical Exercises

• Policy Review
  
• Complaint Procedures
  
• Training
  
• Investigations

Practical Tips and Review

• Practical Tips
  
• More Practical Tips
  
• Review