"Author Deborah C. England presents students, academics, and professionals working in a wide variety of contexts with a guide to best practices in the effective handling of workplace harassment and discrimination. The author has organized the nine chapters that make up the main body of her text in two parts devoted to preventing harassment and discrimination and dealing with harassment and discrimination claims. Individual chapters are devoted to dealing with government agencies, lawsuits, investigating complaints, and a wide variety of other related subjects. The author is a practicing attorney living in California."Eithne O'Leyne, Editor Ringgold, Inc.ProtoView

"(Nolo's)...material is developed by experienced attorneys who have a knack for making complicated material accessible." Library Journal

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"Discrimination and harassment can poison the work environment, undermine employee morale, and even lead to costly investigations and lawsuits. In the era of #MeToo, it's more important than ever to take steps to prevent harassment and discrimination, as well as appropriately respond when incidents do happen. Armed with the information and strategies presented in "Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination", company executives can protect their businesses and employees from illegal harassment and discrimination. "Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination" shows how to: Develop policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination; Train employees and supervisors; Handle employee complaints and investigate claims thoroughly; Document your company's response; Take action against wrongdoers; Prevent illegal retaliation; Respond to agency complaints, investigations, and lawsuits. "Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination" also provides the support company Human Resources executives need by posting significant developments on the online legal update page. Very highly recommended for corporate, community, and academic library Business Management collections and supplemental studies lists" The Midwest Book Review

From the Author: Employers seek and employ a diverse workforce, which requires staying current on discrimination and harassment laws to reinforce a welcoming, equitable, and respectful work environment. Smart employers learn the laws and court decisions that establish the legal requirements to prevent and address discrimination and harassment so that they're well-prepared to prevent problems before they develop and promptly address them when they do occur. Knowledge is power--the power to create a workplace that inspires productivity and creativity because it discourages abuse and inequity, and produces the kind of workplace where talented, valuable people want to work.

Publisher: NOLO

Pub date: 2024-09-01

Length: 336 pages