October 16th Registration - Sexual Harassment
Illinois Fox Valley SHRM Presents:
He Said, She Said - Effectively Investigating and Responding to Internal Complaints of Sexual Harassment
October 16, 2014
11:15 am - 1:00 pm
Hickory Stick at Highlands Golf Course 875 Sports Way, Elgin, Illinois 60123
$20 - members; $25 - member's guests; $40 - non-members
Presented by Daniel Kaufman & Kate Goyert
The key steps that employers take once they receive an employee complaint can be critical to evaluating and avoiding liability. In this interactive briefing, we will discuss best practices for responding to complaints to assess and help avoid the risk of substantial exposure. In particular, we will focus on complaints of sexual harassment and how to handle complicated “he said-she said” scenarios.
A partner in Michael Best’s Labor and Employment Relations Group, Daniel Kaufman has successfully litigated numerous employment and other cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts and before administrative agencies for over 25 years. Mr. Kaufman also has counseled clients and conducted workshops on myriad employment issues including: retaliation; discrimination; harassment; non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements; medical and disability leaves; supervising, disciplining and terminating employees; wage and hour claims; employment issues in transactions; and avoiding litigation. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and Illinois Super Lawyers.
Kate Goyert is a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Relations Group, focusing on employment counseling and litigation. Kate’s practice includes defending employers in federal, state, and administrative litigation. Her representative experience includes issues related to: discrimination, harassment, retaliation, employee leave, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, employee handbooks and policies, and severance and separation agreements
Reservations not cancelled 24 hours prior to the meeting will be charged the cost of the meal.