Description

Sexual harassment and workplace bullying are major problems in New Zealand.

Recent cases in the media have proven the devastating impact of sexual harassment and bullying on staff and reputation. Bullying and harassment can lead to high staff turnover and health and safety prosecution.

Employers are required to address these problems to comply with the law.

In the first part of this webinar series, find out how to identify sexual harassment and bullying, investigate complaints, and meet legal obligations.

This practical webinar will empower HR and managers to take action with sexual harassment and bullying. Topics include:

• Identifying behaviours that constitute bullying and sexual harassment
• Legal definitions of sexual harassment and bullying
• What is the difference between honest feedback, poor management, a heated disagreement, and bullying?
• Sexual harassment and bullying between colleagues outside of work
• Investigating complaints of bullying and harassment
• Disciplinary process and dismissals
• Complying with legal obligations

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes include:

• Discover what constitutes bullying and harassment
• Identify bullying and harassment behaviours
• Discover ways to address bullying and harassment in the workplace
• Find out how to conduct an investigation process
• Discover disciplinary outcomes such as dismissals
• Consider case law examples and practical scenarios

ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE

2 July 2019

SUITED TO

Business owners, CEOs, Managers, Human Resource Professionals, Team Leaders, and anyone who employs staff. Bullying and harassment can affect every profession and industry, including government, education, medicine, professional services, law, accounting, construction, horticulture, farming, tourism and hospitality.

PRESENTER

Julia Shallcrass, Director and Employment Lawyer of KiwiBoss Limited