Employment Law Training
Live Training
Ask Yourself
Is Your Training Actually Working?
Statistics relating to the number of complaints filed by employees indicate that current forms and methods of anti-harassment and discrimination training are not working. Read any EEOC press release describing a settlement of a claim and you will see a component of mandatory training and EEOC monitoring for several years into the future.
Live training from ERS has been proven effective in lowering the number of claims filed and the costs associated with defending such claims — both by as much as 50%.
What the Courts Say
Inadequate Training Is a Liability
Court decisions from across the country repeat, over and over again, how companies can minimize liability — or even avoid it completely — if they adopt and implement anti-discrimination policies and train managers on the issues. Further, courts do not hesitate to analyze the effectiveness of an employer's training as a key component of overall prevention efforts.
In other words, inadequate training (or trainers) can be a liability. This means that savvy plaintiff's attorneys will attack the effectiveness of the programs hoping to increase their potential claim for damages.
A major shortfall in many training programs today is that they don't address the new forms of communication that employees use — such as social media and handheld technologies. The amount of evidence produced by these means has increased the chances that a plaintiff will be successful in a lawsuit. Proper training and warning on the use of these various forms of communication is, therefore, essential.
Why Online Training Falls Short
A Video and a Few Outdated Hypotheticals Don't Cut It Anymore
Interviews conducted with various organizations that have chosen this option showed that most employees completed the training over dinner, on the telephone, while watching television, in the car — or worse, their children completed it for them. Additionally, this method does not allow for live interaction with the trainer, which would include question and answer sessions on current issues.
Since the Me-Too campaign, many states — including New York — have passed laws that require interactive training.
The ERS Difference
Effective. Educational. Entertaining.
From management training sessions conducted for newly hired and promoted managers to anti-harassment training sessions and all-day workshops, attendees are fully engaged throughout the entire presentation and are free to ask questions at any time. Real case examples, trial exhibits, and clips from actual trials emphasize the consequences of non-compliance — and quite possibly, individual liability.
One lawsuit, regardless of success, can cripple your company financially and impact productivity if managers have not been properly trained on how to deal with employment issues before they become a liability.
As former plaintiff's attorneys, we train not only on the relevant law, but also on the most common errors made by managers that have resulted in million-dollar verdicts. Training sessions are live, interactive, relevant, and provide invaluable lessons from a perspective not available elsewhere: that of the plaintiff's attorney who knows where the next attack is likely to come from.
What We Cover
Sample Training Topics
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination & Retaliation
Comprehensive training for employees, managers, and executives covering federal and state law requirements, real case examples, and best practices for maintaining a lawful workplace.
The Most Common Manager Mistakes That Lead to Lawsuits
An eye-opening session that walks managers through the specific behaviors and decisions that plaintiff attorneys look for — and how to avoid them.
10 Most Common Handbook Mistakes
Your employee handbook can be your best defense or your biggest liability. This session identifies the most dangerous policy gaps and how to close them.
How to Terminate an Employee Without the Risk of a Lawsuit
A step-by-step guide to the termination process — documentation, timing, messaging, and the legal landmines that turn a routine separation into costly litigation.
How to Conduct an Effective Investigation
Learn the proper procedures for investigating employee complaints of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation — and why a flawed investigation is often worse than none at all.
Legal Implications of Social Media
Social media creates new exposure for employers every day. This session covers monitoring, discipline, policy drafting, and the NLRA pitfalls that catch even well-intentioned companies off guard.
Flexible Delivery
Training Formats
In-Person
On-site at your location, tailored to your team size and industry.
Virtual
Live, interactive sessions delivered via video conference for remote or distributed teams.
Half-Day or Full-Day
Flexible scheduling to fit your calendar — from focused 2-hour modules to full-day intensives.
Custom Programs
Topics and case studies selected specifically for your industry, workforce, and risk profile.
Book a Training Session
Contact ERS to schedule a live training session for your organization — in-person or virtual, tailored to your team.