Diversity Management Certificate - ILR School - Cornell University
Diversity Management Certificate - ILR School - Cornell University
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$1495 | Course EO231<br />
The Dynamics of Handling<br />
EEO Complaints<br />
February 3-4, 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 to 4:30<br />
September 23-24, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . New York City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 to 4:30<br />
Handling EEO complaints internally is a highly sensitive, multi-faceted<br />
process that involves many people. This workshop provides you with a<br />
practice-based, step-by-step approach to enhance your understanding of:<br />
• The internal complaint handling process from A to Z<br />
• The legal requirements organizations must observe<br />
• Necessary technical and communication skills<br />
Key Topics<br />
• The complaint process<br />
– Defining the role of the EEO complaint handler<br />
– Comparing EEO complaint processes<br />
• Complaint intake<br />
– Handling the emotional aspects of complaints<br />
– Effective communication skills for complaint handlers<br />
– Essential interviewing questions<br />
– Legal concerns: EEO laws, confidentiality, and no retaliation<br />
• Structuring an investigation<br />
– Stating the issues in terms of EEO policy and laws<br />
– Using information-gathering techniques<br />
– Interviewing complainants and accused persons<br />
– Determining when to involve an attorney<br />
• Complaint resolution<br />
– Identifying solutions, interventions, or resolutions<br />
– Monitoring and following up on EEO complaints<br />
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the complaint process<br />
Equal Employment Opportunities | Workshops<br />
Special Features<br />
Simulated EEO complaints, including practice sessions, role play,<br />
professional critiquing, and skill pointers<br />
Who Will Benefit<br />
EEO and AA professionals who want to gain in-depth expertise in<br />
managing the internal EEO complaint process<br />
Prerequisite: Basic EEO legal complaint-handling knowledge or completion of<br />
“Overview of Internal and External EEO Complaint Procedures” (page 29)<br />
Instructors<br />
Susan W. Brecher, Shelley M. Greenwald, Barbara B. Kalish, Lorence L.<br />
Kessler, Andrea M. Basile Terrillion<br />
Call for Information 866-470-1922 | 27