Course Description
The 2016 election was arguably the most bitterly contested presidential election in American history. Employers have reported that the conflict among employees is unlike anything witnessed before.
Within the past few months we have seen several high-profile examples of dissension between corporate leaders and their employees - as well as outright boycotts and sick-outs - over the election results.
While the election is over and President Trump has been inaugurated, political differences continue to create extreme discord in the workplace, particularly with every new decision from President Trump.
Political expression creates major risks in the workplace, including potential hostile work environment and discrimination claims. However, there are policies, practices, and steps employers can take to minimize this risk and create a peaceful and respectful work environment for employees of all political opinions.
Learning objectives:By attending this program you and your staff will learn:
- Risks associated with politics in the workplace
- How to respond to employees expressing their political opinions
- Policy recommendations to avoid legal risks
- Practical tips to ensure political harmony in the workplace
- And much more!
Attendees also receive a helpful summary of action steps organizations can take to minimize riskes and work toward post-election harmony in your workplace.
About Your Speakers:Janet Hendrick is a partner in the Dallas office of Fisher Phillips and focuses her practice on employment litigation for national and regional employers of all sizes in industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, finance, consulting, and hospitality, in administrative, state, and federal court actions. She has successfully represented clients in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including arbitration and mediation, as well as in defending non-subscribing employers against injury claims brought by employees. Hendrick also routinely advises clients on all aspects of employment and employee relations law.
Lariza Hebert practices in San Antonio, Texas, and represents clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, including in litigation and in front of administrative agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission. She regularly defends management on all allegations of discrimination, including race, age, sex, and disability claims, harassment, and independent contractor issues. Hebert previously worked in-house at a private grocery retailer, where she drafted numerous employment policies and procedures, and advised on union avoidance.
PHR / SPHR Credits!
This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HRCIs criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.