Why are We Still Talking About Sex Harassment? Are We Ever Going to Get it Right?
In this session, we will talk about strategies for addressing sex harassment. We will explore themes of an imbalance of power, toxic workplaces, why there is a persistent reluctance to report, and so on. We will talk about how sex harassment has evolved and changed, including newer forms from a remote or hybrid workplace. We will offer some recommendations on creating more effective training and reporting solutions. And no discussion of harassment would be complete without a discussion of retaliation and effective means of redress. We hope to stimulate some dynamic thinking and sharing from participants.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding of the dynamics of workplace harassment -- motives/personality of harasser and reasons for non-reporting.
- Ideas for changing training and reporting/complaint procedures for greater success.
- Preventative strategies.
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Vanessa M. Kelly
Vanessa Kelly strategizes with employers to minimize their legal risks and optimize the employee experience, to help companies focus on their business. Clients partner with Vanessa when looking to create and foster respectful workplaces that comply with national and state employment standards. Vanessa counsels her management clients about their employee relations concerns. She also creates employment and other transactional agreements to meet her client’s goals.
Maria Dwyer
Maria Dwyer litigates employment and business cases and advises senior management in employment and business considerations. She also conducts workplace investigations and investigates and serves as a certified Hearing Officer in Title IX claims and counsels educational organizations in Title IX issues. Maria advises clients across a wide range of industries including public and private employers and works with her clients to conduct workforce and senior management training, and to develop policies and strategies for workforce optimization.