Summary
Workplace harassment complaints can cause significant organizational unrest, loss of reputation and damage to employee morale, in addition to considerable legal liability. In this session, Kristen Pennington, an associate lawyer in the Advocacy and Employment Group of McMillan LLP, will discuss meaningful ways an organization can prevent workplace harassment to avoid such complaints, as well as minimize disruption in the event a workplace harassment complaint is received.
Topics will include:
- How to develop and implement effective workplace harassment policies and procedures
- How to prepare to make key decisions if a complaint is made
About Kristen Pennington
Kristen Pennington is an associate lawyer at McMillan LLP, a full-service law firm with offices nationwide, where she practices both employment and privacy law.
Experienced in all areas of employment law, Kristen advises employers on hiring and dismissals, employment contracts, performance management and discipline, employment policies and human rights laws. With an active litigation practice, Kristen has appeared before courts and tribunals at all levels in Ontario, as well as at various arbitrations and mediations.
An area of particular expertise for Kristen is assisting employers in developing and implementing effective workplace discrimination, violence and harassment policies and programs and managing workplace complaints. She also provides training on workplace investigations, employee accommodation, management of conflict in the workplace and the handling of employees’ personal information.