Discrimination and harassment are touchy subjects. It is essential you have a good understanding of how laws in these areas work as they can impact recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, discipline and termination. This program will introduce you to the elements of an effective compliance program as well as provide guidelines for responding to allegations. Youll also receive an overview of major anti-discrimination laws and understand the importance of proper training in the workplace. As a business counselor, its important that you have the skills to protect your clients from legal problems that may arise from these serious subjects.
As a result of this program, you will understand:
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Federal and state laws pertaining to discrimination and harassment
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Illustrations of potential discrimination/harassment activities
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Liabilities and remedies
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Elements of an effective compliance program
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Training programs and other compliance tools
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Responding to allegations of discrimination/harassment
Program materials include:
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Employment Law Compliance Investigation Worksheet
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Employee Information Sheet on Sexual Harassment
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Anti-Harassment Policy
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
This program is included in the following series:
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