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Article: DIVERSITY TRAINING PROGRAMS HELP REDUCE RISK OF BIAS SUITS.
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- Business Insurance
- Article date:
- July 12, 1999
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Employers with diversity training programs in place are not only likely to be seen as more progressive but also could be less exposed than other companies to liability for discrimination claims.
Taking measures to eliminate bias in the workplace is especially important for employers seeking to avoid vicarious liability for discrimination or harassment by managers in light of new guidelines by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and a U.S. Supreme Court decision, both issued last month.
Diversity training programs vary broadly, but most attempt to examine the differences that can drive co-workers apart and encourage candid yet constructive talk ...