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One year after The New York Times' explosive reporting on the Harvey Weinstein scandal launched a national conversation about workplace harassment and sexual misconduct, #MeToo has transformed the workplace and its ripple effects have extended beyond sexual harassment. Now, more than ever, employers must be proactive in fostering a harassment-free workplace and knowledgeable about federal, state, and local legislation impacting sexual harassment claims and contractual considerations, as well as what to do when sexual harassment claims are made as #MeToo continues to make headlines. This session will discuss:
- #MeToo-motivated laws and legislative efforts, including legislative updates regarding:
- Efforts to limit enforceability of nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement
- Efforts to restrict the use of arbitration agreements
- Required employer disclosure of settlements
- How #MeToo has impacted the workplace:
- Sexual harassment complaints in the workplace, employers' response to these complaints, and preventative measures employers are proactively implementing
- Trends in harassment litigation following the movement
- Conducting effective internal investigations in the post-#MeToo climate:
- Examining practical complaint “intake" strategies
- How to control the impact a complaint may have on the workplace
- Attorney-client considerations and best practices surrounding investigation confidentiality
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