Keeping Discrimination, Retaliation & Harassment Out of the Workplace December 9, 2008

6 CPE/MCLE Credits

Practical knowledge and tools that go beyond standard employee policies are presented in this comprehensive program that considers not only the severe legal and financial penalties of ineffective discrimination and harassment prevention, but also the impact of low morale, lost productivity and bad publicity.

Concentration Areas:

-State and federal laws related to discrimination, harassment and retaliation
-Overlap and interaction between state and federal regulations
-Effective policies, guidelines and reporting procedures
-Tools and strategies for investigating harassment and discrimination claims
-Best practices in prevention training as mandated by AB 1825

Speakers:
Paula Champagne is a partner in the San Francisco office of Little Mendelson. She advises and represents clients in matters involving employment discrimination, wrongful termination and affirmative action.

Andrea Kelly Smethurst is an employment law attorney. She advises clients on personnel issues, and conducts workplace investigations and harassment prevention training programs.

NCHRA Members: $295 / General: $370.

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