Sessions
Concurrent Session
Updating Your Employment Handbook and Harassment Training to Include the LGBT Workforce
Congressional C
Monday 03/13/2017 01:45 PM - 03:15 PM
1.50 SHRM PDCs
| Competencies: Critical Evaluation, Global & Cultural Effectiveness
| Intended Audience: Senior-Level
Workplace Application:
Learn best practices for developing employment handbook policies and training sessions that promote inclusivity.
Recent federal and state legislation and litigation regarding gay marriage and LGBT discrimination, as well as updated EEOC guidance for creating an LGBT-friendly workplace, mean changes need to be made to company handbooks, anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training, and, potentially, benefits. During this session, you will:
- Get an update on the status of federal and state laws and legislation regarding protections for LGBT employees and mandates for employers.
- Learn about the impact the new administration may have on current and future laws and legislation.
- Learn how to navigate the changing face of employment law decisions that impact daily workplace policy.
- Obtain a better understanding of cutting-edge workplace-related LGBT issues.
- Receive sample employee handbook policies and training guidelines.
