Workplace Training
Your business is specialized. Your workplace training should be, too.
Thinking Outside the Box: Transformative Workplace Training
At Wagner Legal, we don’t just train- we inspire. Our customized, high-energy workplace training programs are designed to engage employees and empower leaders in a way that complements your business style and culture while ensuring full compliance with workplace laws in California, Florida, New York, and Ohio.
Our training covers essential workplace best practices, including effective strategies for preventing discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other hazardous activities. We go beyond basic training to ensure employees truly understand your policies and the laws governing your workplace, promoting a safer, more respectful work environment.
By investing in comprehensive, legally compliant training, you’re not only protecting your business but also prioritizing employee safety and well-being- a crucial step, in many cases, a legal requirement.
Workplace Training and Diversity & Inclusion Services
Why Workplace Training Matters:
Reduces Legal Liability: Educates employees and management on workplace conduct, reducing the risk of actions that may result in violations under state and federal laws.
Enhances Policy Awareness: Clarifies complaint submission procedures and policies, ensuring employees understand the expectations and protocols for addressing grievances.
Strengthens Complaint Management: Equips employees with essential skills to manage and address complaints effectively, fostering a well-informed workforce.
Promotes inclusivity: Provides bystander intervention training to help employees contribute to a respectful, inclusive environment, supporting efforts to eliminate discrimination and harassment.
Investing in workplace training not only ensures compliance but empowers employees and leaders to create a safer, more collaborative workspace.
Across the U.S., states are increasingly mandating workplace training, with non-compliance leading to fines and heightened risk of employee claims. Failing to provide comprehensive training — particularly for management — can expose your company to liability and tweak its ability to defend against punitive damages in litigation.
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Our workplace anti-harassment and respect training seeks to empower employees by educating your workforce on how they can be instrumental in creating a culture of anti-harassment and equality, including through bystander intervention training. We teach employees about the different types of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as workplace bullying. We provide employees with the keys to learning how to report such instances - all of which can help to protect the company from liability for claims of discrimination and harassment
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We offer flexible training options, whether in person through on-site sessions or remotely via video conferencing, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all individuals regardless of their physical location or scheduling constraints. Through these training initiatives, we strive to safeguard our company from liability and promote a harmonious, inclusive, and respectful work environment for every member of our organization.
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As of Spring 2022, at least six (6) states require some sort of workplace harassment training. Those include:
California | Connecticut | Delaware | Illinois | Maine | New York
Employers operating in these states (or even just doing business in these states) should ensure that they comply with each state's individual training requirements.
While not all states in the United States require workplace harassment training, most recommend it. Further, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidelines, which apply to employers in all states, stating that employers periodically should provide [harassment prevention] training to all employees to ensure they understand their rights and responsibilities. The EEOC cautions against employers using "canned, one-size-fits-all" training, and instead concluded that "effective compliance trainings are those that are tailored to the specific realities of different workplaces."
When in doubt, it is best to consider whether to provide workplace training by considering what sort of education the company could provide to employees to support a safe, fair, and respectful environment for employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Entertainment Industry
Workplace Training
At Wagner Legal, we specialize in serving the entertainment industry, and our commitment extends to providing top-notch workplace training services.
In the highly competitive and fast-paced environment of the entertainment industry, ensuring that all professionals are treated with respect and dignity is paramount. Harassment, in its various forms such as sexual harassment, racial harassment, and other types of discrimination, can have severe consequences for both individuals and organizations that allow it to persist.
Our harassment training is designed to educate professionals about what constitutes harassment and equip them with preventive measures. By fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity within the industry, we aim to cultivate a more positive and productive work environment, where every individual's rights and well-being are valued and protected.
Benefits of Harassment Training in the Entertainment Industry
Providing harassment training in the entertainment industry not only mitigates legal risks but also offers several other valuable benefits. Firstly, it helps create a positive work environment by addressing toxic behaviors, leading to improved morale and productivity. Secondly, it prevents legal liability by demonstrating an organization's proactive measures to prevent harassment and promote a safe workplace. Thirdly, it protects professionals' rights and dignity, safeguarding them from physical and emotional harm, career setbacks, and financial losses. Moreover, it promotes diversity and inclusivity, breaking barriers for marginalized groups and ensuring fair treatment for all. Lastly, it fosters a culture of professionalism, upholding industry standards and preserving its integrity and reputation.