What do you accomplish by providing training to your employees and managers on your policies on harassment and discrimination?

Education . . . on the expectations and practices of your organization.

Prevention . . . to ensure that your entire workforce knows the "ground rules" and understands what to do if they have concerns.

Protection . . . in the event of a claim of harassment or discrimination.

If an employee should pursue a claim of harassment, an employer has a legal affirmative defense if it can show that it took steps to prevent and correct incidents of harassment

In Kansas City, a jury recently awarded a plaintiff $6.8 million dollars in a sexual harassment case.  When questioned after the verdict was announced, members of the jury attributed the large award to the employer's failure to train its managers and to implement an effective process for addressing complaints of harassment.

Protect you business reputation and bottom line by training your supervisors to recognize complaints of inappropriate behavior and react appropriately. 


Ann Molloy has extensive experience in conducting harassment awareness training and other, related legal compliance matters.  For additional information, click here or on the side tab entitled About Encompass Resolution.