The #MeToo movement has triggered a wave of high-profile allegations of sexual assault in the workplace. While companies are grappling with an increased number of traditional harassment claims, their boards of directors are facing
the possibility of suits by shareholders alleging oversight failures and other breaches of fiduciary duties.
Company executives, board members, and legal counsel need to be asking their Human Resources department and company management the hard questions about whether the company has taken the appropriate steps to prevent harassment in
the workplace and whether the company is prepared to respond to any allegations of harassment that may arise.
This webinar will provide practical guidance on the proactive steps that a company can – and should – be taking to address the issue of sexual harassment, including:
- Strengthening the company’s policies;
- Checking executive employment agreements;
- Revamping training programs; and
- Reviewing prior settlements of sexual harassment claims.
We will also discuss the steps companies must immediately take when an allegation of sexual harassment is made, and how to investigate such claims in a manner that is effective, yet also protects the company and its brand.
Please join our Labor & Employment, White Collar and Securities Litigation Partners for a webinar that offers practical guidance and details the steps that every company needs to be taking now.
1 hour of CLE credit is pending approval.