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15 states have laws that prohibit discrimination or adverse employment action against victims of domestic violence in varying circumstances. An additional 4 states have proposed legislation. 30 states have laws that require employers to allow victims of crime to take time off from work under certain circumstances and another 20 states have laws that encourage employers to allow time off without adverse action. Sex discrimination laws and wrongful discharge can also create employer liability for discriminating against victims of domestic violence.

What is an employer to do? Get the information and resource you need to ensure your workplace is complaint with state laws. Learn about the laws that govern domestic violence situations, employer legal liabilities, and actions to take or not to take under certain circumstances.

Learning Objectives

• Domestic violence scenarios that may create discrimination situations in the workplace
• Legal liabilities for employment discrimination against victims of domestic violence that include:
  • State statutes
  • Sex discrimination laws
  • Wrongful discharge
• Employment actions that may be classified as discriminatory
• Do's and don'ts when addressing domestic violence situations

Presenters

• Ann Kaminstein, Esq.
• Sarah Brummitt

Available Sessions

September 2005

• September 14 @ 12:30pm – 2:00pm (EST)

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