Employers are increasingly concerned about preventing sexual
harassment in the workplace – not only to ensure that all
workers are given an equal opportunity to thrive in a safe and
respectful workplace environment, but also because of concerns
around
vicarious liability,
class actions, and PR scandals.
Based on our experience advising clients with respect to
preventative strategies, investigations, and litigation, here are
our top tips for preventing workplace sexual harassment:
1. Lead by Example
Having a strong management and human resources team is vital in
creating a respectful workplace culture. This may require
management-level training on sexual harassment and harassment
generally, which should focus not only setting a good example of
respectful workplace communications, but also
on properly handling investigations in a fair manner.
