Learn how to implement an effective workplace investigation on sexual harassment and how to identify inappropriate conduct before it turns into a lawsuit.
With the rising costs of litigation, the increased number of sexual harassment lawsuits being filed, and the difficulties companies face in litigating sexual harassment lawsuits, often times lawsuits are decided on evidence gathered in the investigation process.
Without an effective workplace investigation, your company can be left defending a multi-million dollar lawsuit solely built on ‘he said/she said' evidence. In this topic, you will learn how to not only identify inappropriate conduct but also how to conduct and document a workplace investigation.
We will give you tools which will allow you to train your managers to take proactive steps to reduce or eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to review policies with supervisors and conduct management training.
- You will be able to recognize inappropriate workplace conduct.
- You will be able to explain to management the need to conduct effective workplace investigations.
- You will be able to conduct an effective sexual harassment investigation.
This live webinar covers these hot issues
Significant Legal Risks of Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
- Potential Damages
- Litigation Trends in Sexual Harassment Cases
- Employer Liability
- Importance of Training Management and Supervisors
What Is Sexual Harassment?
- 3 Types of Sexual Harassment
- Examples of Sexual Harassment
- Importance of Having Clearly Defined Policies and Procedures
Conducting an Effective Sexual Harassment Investigation
- What Constitutes Notice of a Sexual Harassment Complaint?
- How to Recognize Potential Violations Without a Complaining Party
- Identifying the Proper Investigator
- Steps to Conducting an Effective Sexual Harassment Investigation, Including:
- Preparing for Interviews
- Conducting Interviews
- Maintaining Objectivity
- Preparing the Investigation Report
- Remedial Measures
- Communicating the Results of the Investigation
- Addressing Requests for Confidentiality
- Preventing Retaliation
Credit Information (Sponsored by Lorman Education Services)
- CLE
- CPE
- SHRM
- NASBA
-
HR Certification
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Only registered attendee will receive continuing education credit.
Faculty
Marla Presley, Jackson Lewis P.C.
- Principal and Litigation manager, Jackson Lewis P.C., Pittsburgh office
- Practice focuses on workplace law with an emphasis on all aspects of litigation and wage and hour law
- Conducts regular seminars and workshops relating to avoiding litigation and wage and hour law compliance
- Wrote several publications related to the areas of litigation and wage and hour law
- Member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, American Bar Association, as well as the Ohio and Pennsylvania State Bars
- J.D. degree, Duquesne University School of Law; B.A. degree in political science, University of Mount Union
- Can be contacted at marla.presley@jacksonlewis.com
Bethany Wagner, Jackson Lewis P.C.
- Associate, Jackson Lewis P.C., Pittsburgh office
- Practice focuses on workplace law with an emphasis on policy development and training as well as Title IX
- Conducts regular seminars and workshops relating to policy development
- Wrote several publications related to the areas of employment law and Title IX, which focuses on sexual harassment in the higher education setting
- Member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys, Sports Lawyers Association, Allegheny County Bar Association as well as the Pennsylvania and West Virginia State Bars
- J.D. degree, West Virginia University College of Law; B.S. degree in sport management, West Virginia University
- Can be contacted at bethany.wagner@jacksonlewis.com