The Affirmative Action seminar dispels the many myths surrounding the controversial topic. This is a practical approach that will bring clarity to a confusing area and will assist managers in meeting their employment goals and objectives. This two-hour seminar is designed to help managers distinguish between inappropriate behavior and unlawful behavior, and between sexual attraction and sexual harassment. The training combines a legal briefing with common sense steps employers can take to lessen their liabilities by recognizing, eliminating and preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. To manage effectively, today's managers must be ready to deal with diversity, eliminate barriers in communication, and provide a foundation for positive relationships in the workplace.
Small groups discuss problems encountered in the workplace and ways of handling each problem.
Explanation and discussions center on terms such as essential job functions, reasonable accommodations, job descriptions, testing, medical examinations, illegal use of alcohol and drugs. Proofs, defenses and remedies are also discussed. Case scenarios are presented and discussed, providing participants a more practical approach to solving problems they may face in the future.