How can sexual harassment training in the workplace protect my company from liability in South Dakota?
The South Dakota Division of Human Rights takes the stance that prevention is the best way to reduce or eliminate workplace sexual harassment. This includes having a strong and clear policy against harassment, making sure it is clearly communicated to employees, and effectively implemented. Sanctions for harassment should be understood by all employees and firmly enforced. For more on sexual harassment in South Dakota, visit Human Rights - Sexual Harrasment/Discrimination.
The EEOC is the federal governing body that describes and enforces sexual harassment and discrimination laws. Read more at (EEOC Harassment). According to the EEOC sexual harassment and other forms of employment discrimination violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (ADA).
There are a number of steps the EEOC recommends that employers take to reduce their chances of liability for sexual harassment claims.
- Implementing a strong and well understood sexual harassment policy.
- Providing a robust sexual harassment training program for training employees and supervisors.
- Establishing an effective complaint and grievance process, within which the employees do not have to fear retaliation.
- An employer should act Immediately to investigate any complaint or grievance.
- The employer should take immediate steps such as disciplinary action to stop harassment.
- Employees should be encouraged to confront the harasser directly and inform them that the conduct is inappropriate as well as informing management and Human Resources.
Sexual Harassment Training Tip: Prevention is the BEST tool.
By ensuring that employees understand and are well trained in workplace sexual harassment policies, employers can greatly reduce their chances of being liable for monetary damages in sexual harassment cases.
Our onsite Sexual Harassment training seminars are also available in the following South Dakota hotels:
Sioux Falls
Sheraton Sioux Falls Corwenter Center
1211 N. West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD, 57104
Rapid City
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Rapid City
645 E. Disk Dr
Rapid City, SD, 57701