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Avoid Punitive Damages

punitive damagesMany state and local governments require some employee training regarding the identification and response to inappropriate employee behavior.

Under certain circumstances, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing could issue an order requiring you to conduct the required training. Failure to meet minimum standards could provide a basis for “punitive damages” in the event of a sexual harassment lawsuit.

After an incident of serious employee misconduct, a lawyer could argue that failure to train in accordance with the law demonstrates an organization's "reckless disregard" for the law, and thereby establishes a potential basis for punitive damages liability.

Call us to learn more about custom tailored workshops which can be customized to meet your organization's training needs.