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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

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