Missouri Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
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The significance of a safe and respectful workplace cannot be overstressed where respect and politeness are maintained to assist a productive and happy team. In Missouri, companies must take appropriate actions in the prevention and resolution of workplace harassment. Our tailor-made disciplinary sexual harassment counseling programs build a culture in which teammates feel appreciated, valued, and safe.
Helps Employees In Improving Their Behavior
In instances of wrongful behaviors committed by employees, how an organization reacts is crucial for the growth and amelioration of that employee. Individual counseling sessions render the necessary guidance to assist the employee in understanding his or her behaviors, accepting responsibility, and complying with company policies. Maintaining constructive change becomes our priority as businesses remain compliant with Missouri laws governing the employment relationship.
Prevents Incidents Before They Actually Happen
Maintenance of a harassment-free work environment begins with the right training. Employees attending our sexual harassment prevention training learn to identify, report, and halt inappropriate behavior. We help employees understand the laws of the state of Missouri as they relate to their workplaces and company policies by providing examples, easy-to-understand explanations, and interactive discussions. By being made aware of what is appropriate or inappropriate in any given situation, employees can aid in the maintenance of a safe and professional working environment.
Teaches the Right Way to Respond to Harassment Issues
Rapid and suitable measures must be taken after harassment is duly established. The Missouri sexual harassment disciplinary training we offer concerning our workplace responses aims to teach managers and employees about the best course of action in dealing with such matters, including legal requirements, reporting protocols, and inquiry processes. We help ensure that the resolution of such matters takes place fairly and efficiently, protecting the employer and employees.
Know the Reasons to Partner With Us
We understand the unique challenges Missouri companies face when dealing with workplace harassment issues. Our sexual harassment disciplinary training for employees is designed to be simple yet effective and flexible enough to accommodate the needs of your business. Whether you need assistance with the prevention of harassment, staff training, or solving current issues, we are there for you.
Act now and contact Sexual Harassment Disciplinary Training to learn how your team can benefit from our workplace harassment solutions in Missouri.
THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) DEFINES SEXUAL HARASSMENT AS FOLLOWS:
- EXPLICITLY OR IMPLICITLY AFFECTS AN INDIVIDUAL’S EMPLOYMENT
- UNREASONABLY INTERFERES WITH AN INDIVIDUAL’S WORK PERFORMANCE
- CREATES AN INTIMIDATING, HOSTILE, OR OFFENSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
WORKPLACE HARASSMENT, WHICH INCLUDES SEXUAL HARASSMENT, IS PROHIBITED BY TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 WHICH PROHIBITS EMPLOYERS WITH 15 OR MORE EMPLOYEES FROM DISCRIMINATING ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. THE LAW APPLIES TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EMPLOYERS AND GOVERNS ALL EMPLOYMENT ACTIONS. LAWS REGARDING WORKPLACE HARASSMENT ARE ENFORCED BY THE US EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC).
IN ADDITION, SIX STATES (CALIFORNIA, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, MAINE, AND NEW YORK) HAVE THEIR OWN STATE LAWS SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSING SEXUAL HARASSMENT:
- CALIFORNIA – AB 1825, AB 2053, SB 396, SB 1300, SB 1343
- CONNECTICUT – CONNECTICUT HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITY ACT, TIME’S UP ACT
- DELAWARE – HB 360
- ILLINOIS – SB 0075 ILLINOIS HUMAN RIGHTS ACT, WORK TRANSPARENCY ACT
- MAINE – MAINE EMPLOYMENT LAWS REVISED STATUTE, TITLE 26, SECTION 807
- NEW YORK – NEW YORK HUMAN RIGHTS LAW § 296.1, NEW YORK CITY STOP SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Missouri Disciplinary Harassment updates
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement from a St. Louis, Missouri landlord, who has agreed to pay $110,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that he violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) when he sexually harassed multiple female tenants.
Under the agreement, subject to approval by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Nedzad Ukejnovic is required to pay $85,000 to compensate individuals harmed by the harassment and $20,000 to compensate the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing Opportunity Council for resources it expended responding to the reported harassment. The defendant is also required to pay a $5,000 civil penalty to the United States.
“Far too often landlords sexually harass and prey on those who are most vulnerable and it is unacceptable,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “The Justice Department will continue to vigorously enforce fair housing laws to hold those who engage in unlawful conduct to account.”
“Multiple tenants complained that Mr. Ukejnovic subjected them to vulgar and disgusting demands for sex, offering to reduce rent or security deposits if they complied,” said U.S. Attorney Sayler A. Fleming for the Eastern District of Missouri. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office takes allegations like these seriously and seeks to hold all civil rights violators accountable whether civilly or criminally. This agreement not only provides for monetary compensation, but it also prohibits him from contacting these tenants, bars him from his properties when a lease is in effect and requires him to hire an independent property manager to prevent further violations of the civil rights laws. All of these are measures that will help protect current and future tenants.”
“It is abhorrent that a landlord would subject his tenants to sexual harassment and retaliation, robbing them of a safe place to call home,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Demetria L. McCain of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. “This settlement sends a strong message that sexual harassment in housing is illegal and that those who violate the Fair Housing Act will be held accountable. HUD applauds today’s action and remains committed to working with DOJ to enforce our nation’s fair housing laws.”
