Legal Awareness in the Workplace: Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment – What You Need to Know

Presented by Sarah H. Lamar in Savannah, Georgia, on August 18, 2015, as part of Georgia Southern University’s series on Legal Awareness in the Workplace. Even the best of firms deal with discrimination and harassment claims. At her presentation, Sarah discussed what qualifies as discrimination, who can be charged with harassment, and how best to reduce the likelihood of these charges in the workplace. Specifics included the policies and training to ensure the best workplace environment, and the requirements for investigation if a case arises.