Harassment Prevention Training – Protect Your Company
Last Updated on November 12, 2020 by VantagePoint
Think you’re too small to avoid an embarrassing & costly harassment claim?
Small and Medium-Sized companies get caught every day.
Check out these recent NYC case settlements!
Race Discrimination and Retaliation
HSBC and Geneva Consulting Firm Pay $99,500 in Damages and Penalties
June 2020
- A white man married to a Black woman alleged a hostile work environment when Respondents failed to address his complaint about his co-worker’s racist comments against Black people, and retaliated against him by terminating his employment the day following his complaint.
- The complainant wasn’t even an employee, but an independent contractor.
Result:
- The complainant received $59,500 in back pay and $10,000 in emotional distress damages; HSBC paid $30,000 in civil penalties to the City of New York.
National Origin, Citizenship Status, and Gender Discrimination
Doctor’s Office Pays $47,500 in Damages and Penalties
August 2020
- An employee in a doctor’s office reported that her supervisor subjected her to a hostile work environment during her four-month employment by making discriminatory comments about her national origin, citizenship status, and gender.
- She also stated that she was fired after she reported her supervisor to management.
- Employee filed a complaint to the NYC Human Rights Commissioner.
Result:
- Commission negotiated a settlement including $30,900 in emotional distress damages, $6,600 in backpay, and $10,000 in civil penalties.
Don’t risk your company’s reputation and financial health.
Proper training reduces your exposure and ensures that you’re compliant with the law.
Protect your company from a lawsuit!
WeWork, McDonald’s, Google: What do they all have in common?
They paid nearly $1 Billion in combined harassment settlement fees. They admitted defeat. Their policies, procedures, and training were not up to par to avoid these things from happening.
Don’t get caught like these big companies have gotten caught!
Protect yourself, protect your company, and follow the law!
VantagePoint Harassment Prevention Training Benefits
VantagePoint Benefit Administrators, the experts in Harassment Prevention Training, has 2 simple options to complete this government requirement.
We have helped over a thousand companies complete the training and create certificates of completion for their employees last year. Not only does VP provide expert online and virtual training, but we’re also here to assist in situations like this.
► We do all the work.
►The training has 2 separate and distinct programs: 1 for supervisors and 1 for employees as required by law.
►For both, there are English and Spanish language options.
►Our training can happen on-site, but also online, a much more suitable option for these times.
►The software is intuitive and user-friendly and it will help you complete the training in no time.
►Our training options are easy and affordable. They keep you covered!
To learn more about how VantagePoint can quickly and easily take care of your government-required harassment training, just give us a call at 516-599-2120 x117.
Common Harassment Pitfalls
Scenario 1:
Employee participates in sexual banter in the office. Then one day decides they’re no longer comfortable. Can they file a complaint?
Scenario 2:
A female worker in a small company of 12 employees is asked every 2-3 weeks by a male coworker (not a supervisor) to go out for drinks after work.
The female employee has always politely declined with phrases such as “not today” or “maybe next time” and similar refusals.
The repeated requests have started to make her uncomfortable, but she has not formally reported her coworker’s conduct.
Is this harassment? Can they file a complaint? Is your company at risk?
Situations like these happen all the time.
Our 20+ years of experience can help you simplify your life and save your business money. Get in touch with us for more information!