Learn How to Prevent Acts of Harassment
For employers, preventing incidents of workplace harassment - including sexual and racial harassment - is important for the safety of their employees as well as protection against employment lawsuits. While it is not always possible to prevent every employee from engaging in harassing behaviors, it is possible to have policies and procedures in place to deal with workplace harassment.
Educating yourself and your business about dealing with harassment is the first step in creating awareness and reducing your liability in the event that harassment occurs. At the Oliver Law Firm, attorney Ken Oliver provides counsel and advice to employers in Eastern Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia metro area. He will help you understand your responsibility as an employer and what you can do to create a safe work environment that will protect your and your employees.
It is the responsibility of an employer to inform all employees, as well as vendors, subcontractors and others, that sexual harassment is not tolerated by the company. Contact the Oliver Law Firm to learn more information.
In addition to the physical, emotional and psychological damages that can accompany sexual harassment, your business can suffer tremendously as the result of harassment in the company. The reputation and public perception of the business could be harmed if it's perceived that harassment is tolerated or condoned by the company.
Inform and Educate Employees About Workplace Harassment
Since you do not have complete control over all of your employees' behaviors, it is important to educate those employees about sexual harassment in the workplace and how to prevent it. If you can demonstrate that you have taken steps to create awareness of the problem, you may be excluded from liability, even if harassment does occur.
Of course, preventing all abuse and harassment should be the primary goal of every company. It is important to draft employee policies and handbooks that clearly state the company's position on harassment. It is also helpful to provide training for managers and supervisors on what to do if harassment is reported. An experienced lawyer can help you take the necessary steps to protect your employees and your business.
Contact the Oliver Law Firm
Get the experienced legal counsel that your business needs to protect its employees — and its bottom line — from acts of sexual and racial harassment. Contact attorney Ken Oliver and the Oliver Law Firm, in Springhouse, Pennsylvania, to learn more about employment law and the rights of your business. Call to arrange a consultation toll free at 877-531-6719.
