Harassment Today: Where Change Has (and Has Not) Happened
While “he said, she said” has turned into “he said, she said and she said and she said” as a result of the #MeToo movement, proving a harassment or retaliation claim under the law has stayed the same. But that doesn’t mean litigation-related issues haven’t changed. During this informative session, our speakers will discuss the most significant developments in harassment and retaliation claims and prevention, from “Weinstein clauses” and new laws limiting nondisclosure agreements to shifts in corporate culture and virtual harassment. Our speakers will also examine the impact of increased media attention, Hollywood harassment trials, bestselling books and Oscar-nominated movies.
Learning Objectives:
- Receive an overview of the legal requirements and best practices for dealing with harassment in and outside the physical workplace.
- Discuss the emerging use of “Weinstein clauses” and new legislation limiting nondisclosure agreements.
- Hear legally required content for your harassment and discrimination prevention policies, recent changes in training requirements and required distributions.
Joseph L. Beachboard
Joseph (“Joe”) Beachboard is a nationally recognized employment lawyer who also closely tracks the most important developments at the U.S. Supreme Court impacting the business community. He has more than 30 years of experience representing management in a wide variety of employment and labor matters in perhaps the most challenging state in the nation for employers – California. Mr. Beachboard speaks regularly before human resource and employer groups on cutting edge employment law topics. He is a member of SHRM and has been an annual presenter at both the SHRM Annual Conference and the Employment Law and Compliance Conference for two decades. Mr. Beachboard is frequently quoted in such leading publications as HR Magazine, National Law Journal, Los Angeles Times, NY Times, HR Executive and Workforce, and has been published in dozens of legal and business journals. Throughout his career in Los Angeles, Mr. Beachboard has represented dozens of studios and entertainment properties. He cites his most interesting project as working with the cast and crew of the television show The Office, from its pilot through the final season.
Dennis Alan Davis
Author, and international presenter…Dennis A. Davis, Ph.D. is the National Director of Client training for Ogletree Deakins. Dr. Davis has a Ph.D. in psychology and uses his insight into human motivation to help employers manage workplace behaviors and
minimize risks. He has presented on Workplace Violence Prevention, Harassment Prevention, Diversity and Inclusion, Executive Coaching, as well as Out-Front Leadership.