KOSBE Offers Seminar On Sexual Harassment At Workplace - And How To Avoid It

KINGSPORT, Tenn. - May 8, 2017 - PRLog -- The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Sexual Harassment at Workplace — And How to Avoid It on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 11:30 - 1:00 PM, at Your Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE),Wilson Worley Attorneys at Law and Your Kingsport Chamber.

Harassment is an issue every employer must consider. Sexual harassment can be a form of employment discrimination. What are the legal issues that can arise when harassment occurs?

In this workshop attendees will learn what can constitute harassment and what recommendations there are for limiting the problems it can cause to your business.

This workshop is applicable to every organization and is intended for small business owners, human resource professionals, administrative professionals; office managers and professional service providers in particular as well as for any person who wants to understand the subject in detail.

The seminar will be led by Andrew (Andy) T. Wampler, Chair of the Executive Committee — Wilson Worley Attorneys at Law; http://wwmgs.com

Light refreshments will be provided to the attendees. There is no cost to attend.

Register online at www.kosbe.org/events.

The cooperative agreement between KOSBE and East Tennessee State University is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Additional funding is provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the state of Tennessee.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Aditi Bhave — 423.392.8811; abhave@tsbdc.org; 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 100, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660.

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