Sexual Harassment Disciplinary Training in Delaware
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Structured Harassment Counseling for Delaware Employers
If the incidents of harassment are such that termination does not become the immediate course of action, then Delaware businesses have to take action that is fair but firm. Disciplinary counseling involves one-on-one documented training focused on clarifying the misconduct, reiterating policy, and reducing liability-all while in compliance with Delaware laws.
Focused Disciplinary Training for Employees
Our sessions are structured to address specific incidents, not general awareness:
Individual Incident Counseling
Private sessions targeting the employee’s conduct and violated policies.
Delaware Legal Guidance
Instruction based on the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act and Title VII enforcement.
Assessment and Progress Tracking
We use pre- and post-training tests to verify understanding and behavioral change.
Complete HR Documentation
Written summaries and improvement recommendations for personnel files.
Ongoing Supervision
Follow-up progress reports are provided to HR or leadership to monitor behavior.
Compliance Standards for Delaware Workplaces
Delaware employers must be aware of key legal requirements:
Broader Statutory Coverage
States that have enacted anti-discrimination laws protect employees who work for small organizations with 4+ people under their jurisdiction below the federal 15-employee threshold.
Complaint Deadlines
Harassment claims should be filed no later than 300 days with the Delaware Department of Labor or, alternatively, 180 days with the EEOC
Ban on NDA Silencing
As of July 1, 2024, settlement agreements are prohibited from containing any provisions restricting the parties from discussing incidents, situations, or allegations of sexual harassment or sexual assault.
Our training supports meeting compliance through a methodological, documented approach.
Delaware Workplace Updates
Sexual Harassment Lawsuit in New Castle County
A New Castle County employee filed suit after enduring months of sexually explicit messages from her supervisor. She alleges that the county delayed action on the complaint, thereby allowing the harasser to continue working in her workplace. The Department of Labor decided that reasonable cause existed, paving the way to federal litigation.
Federal Judge Dismisses Trooper’s Harassment Lawsuit, Highlights Complaints
A former Delaware State Police sergeant, Nicole Hantz (then Oldham), sued over alleged discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation spanning for years, claiming harassment by coworkers and a hostile environment. In her lawsuit, she described harassment through rumors of sexual activity and alleged that a promotion was withheld because she had refused sexual advances. A federal judge dismissed some of the counts due to untimeliness and insufficient proof of a hostile work environment.
Source: Judge rejects former Delaware trooper’s discrimination lawsuit against state police | AP News
Schedule Disciplinary Counseling Today
This training serves as a compliant alternative to termination. We will work with you to correct misconduct, document the corrective action, and defend your organization under Delaware law. Contact us now to set up a confidential session for your worker.
