Every workplace in America is vulnerable to sexual harassment claims. Statistically, they are among the most common claims filed against employers. While experts recognize that prevention is the best cure, employers often wait until claims are filed to address the problem. New legislation in California requires all employers with 50 or more employees to train their supervisors.

      Employers must take direct and immediate steps to prevent harassment under the law. In this new publication, Attorney Richard J. Simmons of the law firm of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter and Hampton LLP, provides essential advice to employers regarding prevention steps, including training, complaint procedures, investigation techniques, and corrective action measures. The publication provides tools, including training outlines, quizzes, policies, and "promise" statements, that will help employers avoid problems altogether and win cases that are unfounded. Among the subjects addressed in the publication are the following:
 

Guidelines For Prevention Sample Training Outlines & Guidelines Workplace Training Scenarios Instruction Tools Analysis Of EEOC Guidelines Legal Responsibilities Standards For Discipline Orientation Checklist & Form The New California Training Law

Promises of Compliance Information Sheet On Harassment Review of Supreme Court Standards Sample Policies Investigation Guidelines Rules Against Retaliation Grievance Machinery Employee Quizzes Interactive Training Tools