In today’s litigious society, employers must take a proactive approach to human resources to prevent employee lawsuits and successfully defend suits that are inevitable. Over the past several years, the number of employee lawsuits has increased steadily, particularly sexual harassment claims. Many of the claims have recurring problems that this program was designed to address.
The module includes:
1. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: A prototype non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy.
2. Employee and Supervisor CD-ROM: Emphasizes the company’s strong commitment to its EEO Policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment. Supervisors learn the basics of preventing harassment and their duties under the law and company policy.
3. Acknowledgement Form for Employees: Employees acknowledge their understanding of the company’s EEO policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment and the company’s commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.
4. Acknowledgement Form for Supervisors: Emphasizes the special commitment all supervisors must make to the Harassment Prevention Program. It is the law and the right thing to do.