Nov 29, 2017, 7:00 PM
(from SHRM) As more allegations of sexual harassment and assault flood the headlines (combined with high-profile firings), some experts advise organizations to focus on in-person prevention training rather than offering training online. Adding more urgency to making training work: the November 1 launch of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's online system for filing harassment and discrimination complaints.
As it becomes easier for employees to file complaints, employers "are advised to up their game in terms of training that's designed to prevent sexual harassment or any type of discriminatory behavior," said Bob Kilroy, a labor and employment lawyer. Face-to-face training might cost a bit more than online training, but it's cheaper than the reputational and financial damage that complaints can bring. "Comparatively, one complaint filed with a state agency might cost hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on how the case goes," he added.
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