Preventing and reducing sexual harassment is very important. Although preventing and reducing sexual harassment is attainable with a little effort, some businesses take the calculated risk of doing nothing, or doing little, thus needlessly exposing their employees to sexual harassment. Also, by taking sexual harassment seriously, employers show their employees that sexual harassment is serious.
Top 9 “Must Do” List:
1. Create and Nurture a Zero-Tolerance Culture
2. State a Zero-Tolerance Anti-Harassment Policy
3. Prevent Retaliation
4. Keep Complaints Confidential to the Extent Possible
5. Make Complaint Procedures Accessible
6. Publicize the Policy and Train Employees On It
7. Conduct Effective Investigations
8. Take Appropriate Remedial Action
9. Learn and Then Improve the Organization
Our law firm regularly represents sexual harassment victims by civilly prosecuting their sexual harassment cases. Please contact our firm in Kansas City, Missouri for a no-charge initial consultation at 1-800-578-HELP (4357).
