Labor: 8 tips on how to keep your company out of the sexual harassment spotlight
As sex-related scandals top recent headlines, companies should ensure proper policies are in place.
November 21, 2011 at 07:26 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.com
Everyone knows “sex sells.” Every news outlet in the country is currently covering the Herman Cain sexual harassment scandal. No company wants or needs this kind of press.
Here is a list of dos and don'ts that will minimize the risk of your company making front-page headlines:
1. Do have an anti-harassment policy. Every company, no matter what size, must have an anti-harassment policy. The policy should clearly identify to whom employees should report harassing conduct. It should also give employees have at least two reporting options, e.g., “Human Resources or a supervisor.” All members of management must be trained to identify harassing conduct and to understand the company's reporting and investigation protocol.
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