Employee claims of workplace harassment and discrimination are expected to increase following the sensational stories surrounding Harvey Weinstein, Al Franken, Matt Lauer and other high-profile individuals.

This webinar will offer practical advice to construction employers on how to develop and implement effective anti-discrimination and anti-harassment programs. The material will discuss recent EEOC Guidance and other best practices for construction employers on how to make prevention programs more effective and to create the right workplace culture.

AGENDA

Blueprint for Compliance in the Construction Industry Some EEOC Charges Precede Litigation

• FY 2017 Statistics

Employment Litigation Can Be ExpensiveRelevant Policies

Key Definitions

• Discrimination
  
• Harassment
  
• Retaliation

Four Categories of Harassing Behavior

Retaliation Is Prohibited by Many Laws

Internal Complaint Procedures for Construction Employers

Training Is Important

Audiences for Training in the Construction Industry

• Managers
  
• Supervisors
  
• Employees

Training Logistics in the Construction Industry

Documentation of Training

Investigating and Resolving Complaints

Practical Teaching Points for Construction Employers

• 10 Common Mistakes Supervisors Make

About The Presenter

D. Albert Brannen

• Regional managing partner in the Atlanta office of Fisher & Phillips LLP
  
• Represents employers exclusively in solving their labor and employment law problems
  
• Conducts regular training for construction clients (and others) on preventing harassment and discrimination, among other topics (more than 65 presentations in the last five years)
  
• Co-author of Diversity Rules: Harassment Prevention, Sensitivity & Correction Training for Construction Workers and Supervisors, two DVD training sessions produced in conjunction with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America)
  
• Frequent contributing author to Construction Executive Magazine; monthly contributor to MultiBriefs.com for the past 4-1/2 years, resulting in more than 50 articles on HR law for this one publication
  
• Achieved the highest rating with Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
  
• M.B.A. and J.D. degrees, cum laude, University of Georgia; B.S. degree, with honors, Georgia Tech