Protecting Your Company Against Sexual Harassment March 30, 2012

1 General Recertification Credit

As large workplace harassment verdicts and settlements continue to make the headlines, and the definition of sexual harassment continues to evolve in the courts, employers need to remain vigilant about preventing sexual harassment. Explore the latest trends and developments in federal and California sexual harassment law. Learn best practices for preventing and addressing workplace harassment, including how to conduct harassment complaint investigations. Examine the rise of harassment complaints by men, as well as claims of same-sex harassment and sex stereotyping. Understand the problem of workplace romance and how to manage it within the law.

About the Presenters
Michele Ballard Miller is a shareholder at Miller Law Group. With 29 years of experience practicing exclusively in the area of labor and employment law, Michele represents management in the full range of litigation, from wrongful termination to sexual harassment and disability discrimination. She also provides strategic advice on employment risk management and is a frequent lecturer on employment issues for clients and outside groups.

Carolyn Rashby is special counsel at Miller Law Group. She has represented and counseled management on a wide range of employment matters, including wage and hour, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, and employee handbooks and personnel practices. Carolyn has written hundreds of articles and employer compliance materials touching on all aspects of California employment law. Prior to joining Miller Law Group, she wrote the monthly California Employer Advisor and California Wage and Hour Advisor newsletters. She is a regular presenter within Miller Law Group.

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