If you are an employer, the last thing you want for your company is get slapped with a harassment lawsuit (sexual or otherwise).
Even if the allegations are not true, it can still cost you tons of money to defend against the lawsuit and in the end it may even be cheaper to just settle the claim than continue fighting it.
That is why you should take every measure that you can to prevent any form of harassment or discrimination in your workplace.
In the long run it will cost your company less money than dealing with potential lawsuits one at a time.
To help you, here are some steps you can take to prevent harassment charges:
- Adopt and Enforce Clear Anti-Harassment policies
The best way to go about this is to consult with an expert like a Los Angeles harassment lawyer who has knowledge of both federal and state discrimination and harassment laws.
Once you have your anti-harassment policies, include them in the employee handbook so that everyone has access to these policies.
Make sure that it is clear that the company will not tolerate harassment and that disciplinary measures will be given to those who will violate the policy.
- Provide training and education
A lot of employees have a general idea about sexual harassment but that is the extent of it.
Some of the employees do not even realize that harassment is not limited to those based on sex or gender.
Orient employees at least once a year about the policies of the company about harassment and discrimination.
Provide training to supervisors and managers, about how to properly handle these situations.
- Provide a clear grievance system
There should be a clear procedure on how employees can file a complaint about harassment in the workplace.
Make it clear that you do not have to be a victim to report an incident and that everything will be kept confidential.
· Take all complaints seriously
Take all complaints seriously and conduct an investigation to find out the truth about the incident.
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It is important for the employer to make sure that the company policy on harassment and discrimination is in accordance with the law. Otherwise, it will just get them sued for violating employees' rights.
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