Sexual Harassment Disciplinary Training in South Carolina
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Harassment Counseling in South Carolina Workplaces
CHARLESTON | COLUMBIA
In the eyes of South Carolina law, sexual misconduct or hostile workplace behavior needs to be acted on swiftly and professionally, particularly if one does not opt for termination. Our onsite disciplinary workshops in Charleston and Columbia are tailored for employees who have transgressed the harassment policy and now require corrective action.
We never do a passive “awareness” session. These are the types of disciplinary interventions put in place, just in case behavior does need to be modified and accounting of said interventions needs to be documented, so your company stays in line with both federal and South Carolina employment law.
What This Counseling Program Delivers
Targeted Misconduct Review
The first part of the session is a private review of the specific conduct causing discipline, followed by a presentation of the general code of conduct, in connection with certain provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and agency provisions in South Carolina under the proposed Human Affairs Law.
Law-Based Behavioral Counseling
Employees learn why their behavior falls into harassment, retaliation, or hostile conduct under the law and not simply under policy. Actual legal definitions and case precedents are employed to fit training sessions directly into South Carolina workplaces.
Mandatory Knowledge Testing
Evaluation is conducted before and after the training. It ensures the employee can comprehend what behavior was inappropriate and why the laws consider it so, together with the way to correct such behavior. The results are recorded for HR files.
Written Summary for Personnel Record
Afterward, a confidential training summary is issued, along with recommendations for ongoing monitoring and compliance documentation that can be used for either internal legal audits or external claims defense.
Regional Focus: Compliance in South Carolina Employment Law
Although federal law governs harassment claims in all states, South Carolina employers also need to consider the state’s interpretations and enforcement trends. Our trainers incorporate guidance provided by the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission while discussing particular issues, such as at-will employment considerations and the narrow timelines for filing complaints.
We work with public and private employers, including government contractors, to effect disciplinary remediation applying best practices and appropriate scrutiny.
South Carolina Disciplinary Workplace Updates
Sullivan’s Island Police Department Harassment Suit
The former captain filed a federal suit alleging sexual harassment and hostile behavior by an ex-chief of police. The suit alleges repeated instances of making inappropriate remarks, including sexual comments during work hours to after work hours, and even departmental reviews and discipline of staff as a result.
Source: Third lawsuit filed against Sullivan’s Island over ex-police chief’s conduct
Class‑Action Settlement Over Racial Harassment at Nucor
After over ten years of disagreements, a class action was settled in which steel mill employees in South Carolina alleged a racially hostile work environment. The case required the company to conduct non-discrimination training on an annual basis and update its harassment policy postings for over 150 workers.
Source: Court Approves $22.5 Million Settlement Covering S.C. Workers
Confidential Disciplinary Counseling in South Carolina
In the situation where your workplace has a verified misconduct issue and corrective action is required, not simply education, our South Carolina team is ready to help. Have an onsite session in Charleston or Columbia with certified disciplinary consultants. Documentation remains under employer control and is handled with the greatest level of confidentiality.
