The EEOC's Updated Guidance On Workplace Harassment - It's Time To Update Your Policies

April
28
2026 (Tuesday)
Time 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
50 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 211985
Instructor
Racquel L. Harris 
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Overview

Harassment continues to be a serious problem in the workplace. Employers must establish clear policies and practices to prevent and/or remedy systemic harassment in their organizations. This training will help employers understand the new proposed legal standards of workplace harassment and employer liability

Why you should Attend

The EEOC has proposed updated workplace harassment guidelines which reflect noteworthy changes in the law which employers should be aware of. The new proposed guidance expands the type of harassment that can be based on sex. Preventing and addressing harassment is a key priority for the EEOC, and the new guidance provides clarity on new developments in the law.

Areas Covered in the Session

  • Understanding the legal standard and employer liability applicable to harassment claims under federal employment discriminations laws enforced by the EEOC
  • Examples of recent case law on workplace harassment
  • How digital technology and social media postings can create a hostile work environment
  • Examples of conduct that courts have determined severe enough to establish a hostile work environment based on a single incident
  • The 3 key questions that should be used to evaluate a hostile work environment claim
  • When an employer is vicariously liable for a hostile work environment created by a supervisor

Who Will Benefit

  • All levels of HR
  • CEO's
  • Supervisors and Managers

Speaker Profile

Racquel L. Harris is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at R.L. Harris & Associates, LLC, bringing over 25 years of executive-level experience to her role. With dual certifications in Human Resources and Risk Management, she also holds a BA in Organizational Communication from Indiana University and an MBA from Purdue University. Currently, Racquel is pursuing her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.

She has a deep understanding of the pivotal role training plays within an organization and excels in strategic planning and execution, skills she honed during her tenure as President of the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and on the Indiana SHRM State Council. Racquel is an expert in labor relations, federal and state employment laws, and aligning human resources practices with organizational objectives. Known in the community as a servant leader, she has received multiple accolades, including the Martin Luther King Drum Major Award from former Mayor Jeff Rea, the "40 under 40" recognition by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, the Seven Seals Award from the ESGR, and the Michiana SHRM Leader of the Year Award.

Her commitment to community service is further demonstrated through her roles on several boards and committees In addition to her professional work, Racquel frequently volunteers her time offering professional skills training to help individuals prepare for employment. She remains dedicated to supporting the growth and success of others.
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