HR in CA: Preventing Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation March 9, 2010

5 CPE/MCLE, Qualifies for PHR-CA/SPHR-CA Credits

Inadequate discrimination, harassment and retaliation prevention can result in severe legal and financial penalties for employers. Your company can avoid these consequences, and the related impact on productivity and morale, with solid prevention policies and practices. Find out about:

* California and federal regulations and laws related to discrimination, harassment and retaliation
* What constitutes unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation
* Prevention training as mandated in California by AB 1825
* Tools and strategies for investigating harassment, discrimination and retaliation

Speakers
Paula Champagne is a partner with Littler Mendelson and advises and represents clients in employment discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination matters. She also prepares employee handbooks and personnel policies, and advises employer on such matters as disability accommodations, leaves of absence, and employee terminations. Because Paula believes that claims of discrimination, harassment and wrongful discharge are preventable, she frequently conducts in-house training for managers and supervisors.

Andrea Kelly Smethurst is an employment law attorney who counsels employers on the full spectrum of personnel matters. In addition, she regularly conducts workplace investigations into alleged harassment and other types of misconduct. She also provides harassment and discrimination training.

Desired Level of Experience: Open to all levels

Official Website: http://www.nchra.org