The Nightmare Before (and After) the Christmas Party: Navigating Sexual Harassment Claims in Professional Services Firms
The expert panel will work through a scenario illustrating the issues posed by allegations of sexual harassment involving partners / members in professional services firms.
Topics we will cover include:
- Investigations and disciplinary processes: how to handle process and procedure (including preliminary and external investigations)
- Interim suspension and segregation
- The balance between a complainant’s wish for anonymity and the need to ensure a safe workplace
- Natural justice and Braganza duties
- The perils of reputation management
- Expulsion (including on grounds of bringing the firm into disrepute, serious breach etc.)
- Interaction with regulation (including integrity issues)
- Do you need to amend your Members Agreement/Partnership Deed?
