Bullies, Harassers and Violent Workers: Tough Tactics to Protect Your People

As you read this paragraph, it's possible that someone in your organization is bullying or harassing a colleague, and that that interaction could turn violent.

Your job would be easy if the courts just said, "Violence is unpredictable and companies can't be held accountable for individual acts." But they don't say that. Companies have a responsibility to protect their employees. They need to manage risks. They need to be vigilant and spot signs that violence could occur. They need to communicate their anti-bullying and anti-violence policies to their employees. And they need to train managers on violence and harassment prevention.

It's a tall order, and the stakes are high. When companies get sued over bullying, harassment or violence - and it happens every day - the key issue is almost always negligence. The company was asleep at the wheel. HR didn't investigate a complaint properly. A manager just assumed two battling employees would "work it out." Or an employee held her tongue because management had a track record of unresponsiveness.

Don't let it happen at your company. This conference will teach managers and HR professionals the legal ins and outs of dealing with problem employees and provide a proactive approach with five easy steps for avoiding violence and harassment in your workplace.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the warning signs of potential violence in your workplace.
• Learn tips for creating a workplace violence prevention policy.
• Learn tips for developing an emergency plan.
• Find out how to train your employees on harassment and workplace violence.
• Discover strategies for preventing harassment from escalating into violence.
• Use resources that can reduce violence in the workplace.
• Understand the importance of having a zero tolerance to workplace violence and harassment.
• Prevent retaliation lawsuits resulting from harassment or violence.
• Recognize the role of progressive discipline.

Presented By:

Melissa Fleischer is the Founder and President of HR Learning Center LLC, an HR consulting firm specializing in employment law. Ms. Fleischer is a management-side employment attorney who has represented clients in employment discrimination litigation as well as providing preventive counseling and training on workplace issues. Ms. Fleischer is a frequent lecturer on a wide range of employment law topics including seminars and workshops on Anti-Harassment Training, FMLA/ADA Training and Workplace Violence Prevention Training. Ms. Fleischer is also a Chapter Editor for the new FMLA Treatise that has been recently published by BNA. She is a member of SHRM and adjunct faculty providing employment law training for the Professional Development Center of SUNY/Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York.

Who would benefit from this program:

• HR Managers
• HR Directors
• HR Professionals

Continuing Education:

• This program has been approved for 1.0 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage.

Product Options:

• CDRom + Transcript (PDF) + Audio CD: $319
• CDRom Only: $217
• Audio CD Only: $199
• Written Transcript Only : $198

If you have problems registering online, or have any questions, please call our customer service department at 1-800-431-7571.

Length: 1 hour

Note: This product not valid for use with Workplace Training Center Training Bucks.