Too many organizations are learning the hard way that the actions or inactions of their leaders can create a tremendous liability when it comes to workplace harassment. In recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings, the court made it clear that a company could be held liable for the supervisor's behavior even if they had no knowledge of that behavior.
- Several vignettes depicting various forms of disrespectful behavior.
- Communicating and coaching to employees the organization's harassment policy.
- Responding immediately to situations that could lead to harassment claims.
- Preventing retaliation against an employee who has reported an incident to their supervisor.
Leader's Guide...