Considers the practical realities of applying the law on a day-to-day basis and answers all the common questions, covering: what harrassment is and how to stop it, when and how discrimination occurs, how to conduct training, how to handle employee complaints, and much more. Original.

The Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination is a resource that every Human Resource manager, small business owner, or other general manager or supervisor should have. This book explains what workplace harassment and discrimination is, how it can be prevented, and how employers can comply with their legal obligations when responding to employee complaints. By using examples and answering frequently asked questions, The Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination will help businesses of all sizes deal with the sensitive and difficult issues that arise with workplace harassment and discrimination.

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An all-in-one reference to the important employment laws that every employer and HR pro needs to know.

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Prevent Workplace Problems and Lawsuits Harassment and discrimination are some of the touchiest issues in the workplace. To protect your business and your employees, it is essential that you have clear, comprehensive policies in place. Labor attorney Gavin S. Appleby instructs you on how to avoid the costly problems that arise from harassment and discrimination claims. He offers suggestions for establishing a diverse workplace focused on respect, thereby reducing the risk of lawsuits. He provides legal strategies for dealing with harassment and discrimination complaints and lawsuits, illustrating his points with real-life examples. Covering a variety of workplace issues, he offers proactive strategies to create business practices that will limit harassment and discrimination claims. Appleby covers: Contentious legal topics such as sexual harassment, same-sex issues, dating in the workplace, race and religion Workplace policies that reduce the risk of lawsuits, including effective employee training and proactive problem-solving methods Harassment from managers, employees, customers, suppliers and other individuals Investigating and prosecuting a harassment or discrimination case Strategies for defending your company in a harassment or discrimination suit and minimizing the damage These legal strategies will help you develop a productive, complacent workplace unmarred by harassment or discrimination issues. Sample documents include: Acknowledgement of Training Anti-Harassment Policy Guide Basic ADA Policy Basic EEO Policy Basic Nonretaliation Policy Basic Respect in the Workplace Policy Diversity Program Schematic Federal and State EEO Laws Harassment Investigation Checklist Formal Anti-Harassment Policy Provisions for Electronic Resources Policy Electronic Communication Policy Love Contract Outline for Anti-Harassment Presentation Outline for Manager Anti-Harassment Training For more than 30 years, Entrepreneur has provided the most trusted business advice available to business owners. Our legal guides continue that tradition by offering current and cost-effective legal advice so you can resolve the business and legal issues you face on a daily basis. We also help you identify when it's in your best interest to seek the personalized advice and services of a practicing lawyer.