6/26/2024 – Management’s Role in Recognizing & Preventing Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace

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Harassment is rampant and it happens daily in our workplace. Whether it’s Hollywood, politics, academia, or business, you cannot escape the reports of misconduct in the workplace. With heightened awareness, employers must do what they are required by law and in their power to prevent harassment in the workplace. This session will explore the true definition of harassment and discrimination under Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the problems caused by inappropriate workplace behavior. Additionally, we will focus on preventing sexual harassment and discrimination, how to respond to harassment or discrimination, how to address unwelcome behaviors, the negative impacts of workplace misconduct, proper procedures for reporting and investigating complaints and consequences of false accusations.  Last, we will cover how leadership should properly handle and respond to charges of discrimination received from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.