The Courts, legislature, and plaintiffs’ bar have focused their energy on the #MeToo movement over the last several years, making it increasing difficult for employers to defend against harassment claims. This includes legislative guidance making it tougher for employers to dispose of meritless harassment claims in Court, preclusions on the ability of employers and employees to enter into settlement and release agreements that contain confidentiality provisions, and, most recently, a tripling of the statute of limitations for employment claims. These changes not only create an uphill battle for all California employers, but also make harassment claims that much more appealing to plaintiffs’ attorneys. Come to this presentation to learn how to best equip your company, your managers, and human resources team to cut off potential harassment claims before they become an issue and the steps you can take to ensure your best defense possible if, and when, these claims arise. Fisher Phillips partner, Tyler Rasmussen, will discuss the changing landscape of FEHA claims, the types of lawsuits we anticipate becoming more prevalent, and the interplay of these new laws with other legislative changes such as banned arbitration agreements and no-rehire provisions. This session will go well beyond your basic anti-harassment classes to discuss the necessary updates for existing company policies, how to train managers and supervisors to avoid seemingly innocent situations that often lead to harassment claims, and the best ways to effectively respond to complaints of harassment - both unfounded and substantiated. The Presenter will provide you insight as to how attorneys view, analyze, and evaluate harassment claims – a far different vantage point from the normal Human Resources trainings.