Sex Discrimination in the Workplace (Virtual)
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May 14, 2025
Cost: Free to Members and Non-Members
Description:
Join Ryan Heiden of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. for a one-hour presentation related to sex discrimination and the current legal landscape that public sector employers must navigate when seeking to avoid and defend against such claims. This presentation will seek to help employers understand that sex discrimination claims are multi-faceted and go well beyond the standard employment decision focused on someone’s status as a female or male. Employers will also learn about the broad manner in which sex discrimination claims can impact the workplace, such as employee restrooms and dress codes. Practical tips and takeaways employers can implement to better position their organizations will also be discussed.
Presenter:
Ryan Heiden, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Ryan is a Shareholder in the Government Law Group where he focuses his practice on school law and public sector labor and employment issues. Ryan helps public sector employers navigate and minimize risk in a wide-range of complex and sensitive labor and employment issues by providing employers with trusted and practical guidance. Ryan routinely provides counsel related to anti-discrimination practices, employee medical issues, wage and hour matters, internal investigations, employee discipline, and crisis management. He is also adept at navigating Wisconsin’s Open Meetings and Public Records Laws, as well as unique issues related to public safety employees and police and fire commissions.
Target Audience: This training is ideal for all public sector administrators, department heads, and supervisors.
