Tracks: Administration & Leadership - Administrative
The rash of high profile cases involving allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault should be a wakeup call for all emergency service agencies agencies. It’s time to re-evaluate a central leadership responsibility - establishing a culture that prevents and effectively responds to unlawful harassment. Sexual harassment isn’t new, but the problem feels more urgent than ever. And the number of complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace are on the rise. Wonder why? Attorneys Steve With and Winnie Maggiore we take a critical look at sexual harassment – especially recent cases and the shifting public opinion. In this session, they will take on these pressing questions and provide the answers you need to reduce your potential liability. They will describe the 5 key things that make emergency service agencies more prone to sexual harassment than other organizations. They’ll also reveal the critical “Do’s and Don’ts” of handling unlawful harassment in the workplace and provide critical tips on how to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation.