The Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination - Brossura

England, Deborah C.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1413321860 ISBN 13: 9781413321869

Casa editrice: Nolo, 2015

Riassunto

Over 93,000 discrimination and harassment claims were filed with the EEOC in 2013, with several thousands of similar claims filed with state agencies. In these tough economic times, it's evident that more employees are considering taking their grievances to court.

The Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination,is the essential reference for human resources professionals, managers, and supervisors who are responsible for addressing and preventing harassment and discrimination problems in the workplace. Taking into consideration the practical realities of applying the law in everyday situations, this guide answers common questions that you're likely to encounter regularly.

Though you'll read thorough explanations, in plain English, of the important legal principles that professionals must understand in order to deal with discrimination in the workplace, you'll also get samples, quizzes and audio scenarios that will help you to apply these principles in real-world situations. Find guidance on:

what harassment is and how to stop it

when and how discrimination occurs

how to draft and communicate effective policies

how to conduct training

how to handle employee complaints and investigate claims thoroughly

how to protect the company with proper documentation

what to expect if an employee files a charge or lawsuit

The Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination is packed with legal strategies and information for busy managers, giving you the tools to protect your employees -- and the company -- from workplace harassment and discrimination. Interactive forms are downloadable.

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Don t let harassment and discrimination claims disrupt your workplace

Discrimination and harassment can poison the work environment, undermine employee morale, and even lead to costly investigations and lawsuits. But it doesn t have to be that way: Armed with the information and strategies in this book, you can protect your company and its employees from illegal harassment and discrimination.

This book explains how to prevent harassment and discrimination and how to quickly and effectively handle any incidents that arise. You ll learn how to:

develop effective policies

train employees and managers

investigate complaints and problems

document your company s response

take action against wrongdoers, and

respond to agency complaints, investigations,and even lawsuits.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Nolo
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1413321860
• ISBN 13: 9781413321869
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 300
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile