Attorneys examine ‘Sexual Harassment in the Modern Workplace’ during webinar

Plunkett Cooney will present the webinar “Don’t Even Go There!—Sexual Harassment in the Modern Workplace” on Wednesday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to noon.  

Speaking at the webinar will be Plunkett Cooney’s Michael D. Hanchett and Regan Glenn.  Hanchett serves as co-leader of the firm’s Governmental Law Practice Group, and he is a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Practice Group. Glenn is a member of the firm’s Governmental Law, White Collar Criminal Defense and Torts & Litigation practice groups. 

Many employers continue to struggle with issues like sexual harassment in the workplace, despite their best efforts to curb such behavior.  There is no silver bullet to eliminate it, but training is the best tool for addressing sexual harassment, allowing employers to mitigate liability and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.

During the webinar, Hanchett and Glenn will provide information about the following topics:

• Expansion of protected classes
• What constitutes a hostile work environment
• Definition of sexual harassment and levels of severity
• Reporting best practices
• Employer retaliation
• Co-worker offsite conduct
• Risk management for employers 

For additional information on the webinar, visit www.plunkettcooney.com and click on “Insights.”