A medical device manufacturer called on our firm's human resources and compliance team to develop a detailed and comprehensive strategy for preventing and addressing claims of sexual harassment as well as other forms of unlawful harassment, including consideration of:
- Policy development and updates
- Review and analysis of employer prior experience
- Upgrade of reporting and investigative processes
- Development of communications plan for shared understanding of behavioral standards
- Design and implementation of accountability mechanisms
- Integration of prevention program with company's business objectives
- Incorporation of anti-retaliation measures
- Delivery of enhanced training programs
- Adoption of metrics-based approach to track claims and resolution for use in process improvement
- Compliance with applicable state and local legal requirements