News Bulletin
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Despite widespread publicity and the never-ending flow of high-profile legal cases, sexual harassment in the workplace continues to be an ever-growing problem in businesses of all sizes. Although companies are aware of the problem, most are unsure how to address it. Companies must take an aggressive stance on sexual harassment issues if they want to maintain a healthy work environment.
Failure to address sexual harassment in the workplace can lead to costly problems in the long run. The expenses incurred from having to fight even one sexual harassment complaint can be in the six-figures. Many small businesses have been completely bankrupted by sexual harassment cases.
The ramifications of a sexual harassment situation go far past the legal costs. Sexual harassment in the workplace will lead to declines in productivity, decreased employee morale, and create a culture of distrust. It only takes one bad employee to create a "hostile work environment."
The worst thing a business owner can do is ignore the issue and hope i goes away. Courts consistently hold business owners liable for sexual harassment in the workplace even when they have been able to prove that they had no knowledge of the conduct.
Don't just assume that it could never happen in your business. Take steps now to ensure that your employees are properly trained on sexual harassment laws.
With the continuous flow of sexual harassment cases in courts around the country, sexual harassment laws are constantly changing. Barger Group stays on the cutting edge of sexual harassment law. our clients are taught how to maintain compliance with the most updated and current EEOC regulations. Our programs match human resources best practices with up to the minute know-how.
We offer training and seminars to fit any company's needs. Whether you are currently addressing a sexual harassment situation or you want to properly train your staff to avoid a costly mistake, we have programs to fit your needs.
For more detail contact Barger Group.
Prepared by Jeff V. Barger, President & CEO, Posted 1/05/2010
