Speaker: Sarah Doyle, Attorney, Barley Snyder

A native of York County, Sarah is deeply committed to her community. She currently serves on the boards of Pappus House and the York County History Center, and actively supports various other local organizations. More info: Sarah L. Doyle - Counsel | Barley Snyder

This presentation will emphasize the importance of thoughtful investigations when complaints of harassment or discrimination are made by an employee through an analysis of the recent discrimination lawsuit against SHRM in which an employee was awarded over $11 million by a jury. The session will provide a deep-dive into risk mitigation best practices, real-world scenarios that may not appear to be clear-cut discrimination complaints but ultimately should be treated as such, and tips for communication between HR, C-suite or ownership, and the company’s attorney. In addition, the session will address the current status of the EEOC’s discrimination guidance and the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Ames decision in so-called “reverse discrimination” cases.

To receive SHRM and/or HRCI credits for virtual meetings, attendees must be logged in no later than 5 minutes after the start and remain for the entire session, with no more than a 5-minute early departure. Attendance certificates will only be issued to those meeting these requirements.