Gain a better understanding of the various corporate code of conduct types and the pros and cons of launching a more robust code of conduct.
Companies have been issuing codes of conduct and ethics for decades. Now, in this era of ESG, CSR, DEI, and ethical investing, conduct codes are more vital and complex than ever before. And these codes draw more scrutiny than they used to. This fast-paced session makes the case for launching a robust code of conduct--but it also sets out the devil's advocate position, explaining how an overly aggressive conduct code can trigger expensive problems. In the session, we distinguish the various types of corporate codes of conduct, list the topics that conduct codes usually address, and cover code of conduct enforcement and auditing.
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Agenda
Codes of Conduct Come in Many Flavors
- Distinguishing Employment-Related Versus Non-Employment-Related Conduct Codes, Internal Codes of Conduct/Ethics vs. Supply Chain Codes, Domestic vs. International Codes, Company-Drafted Codes vs. Industry Codes, Conduct/Ethics Topics Addressed in Codes vs. Addressed Off-Code in Handbooks/Policies
- Imposing a Code on Non-Employee Stakeholders
Topics Addressed in a Code
- Internal Code Topics
- Addressing These Topics Outside a CodeRedundancies and NonAlignment
- Supply Chain Code Topics
Code Provisions Requiring Legal Compliance-and Those Going Beyond
Business Case for a Tough Code Robustly Promoting ESG, CSR, DEI, Ethical Investing
- Internal HR Communications, PR, Community Relations
- Investor Relations and Eligibility for Ethical Investing Funds
- Implementing External Commitments (B Corp, Customer Requirements, Government Contracts)
Devil's Advocate Case Against a Code Mandating More Than Legal Compliance
- Pronouncements That Sound Good to U.S. Audiences but Do Not Work Abroad
- The 'Check-The-Box' Charge: Aspirational Content vs. Enforced Commitments
- External Code Enforcement: PR Campaigns/Hypocrisy Charges, Anti-Woke Blow-Back, U.S. Union Drives and International Corporate Campaigns, U.S Litigation
Mechanics and Technical Issues in Promulgating a Global Code
- Imposing an Internal Code on Worldwide Operations: Subsidiaries, Employees, Contractors
- Imposing a Supply Chain Code on Direct and Down-Chain Suppliers
- Challenges Imposing, Monitoring, and Enforcing Supply Chain Codes
Auditing Code Compliance
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OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on May 4, 2023.
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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Donald C. Dowling, Jr.
Littler Mendelson P.C.
- Shareholder at Littler Mendelson, P.C., resident in the New York City office
- Littler is the world’s largest law firm dedicated to representing employers in all aspects of employment and labor law
- Has an international legal practice devoted to cross-border employment strategy and international employment projects
- Advises clients, every day, on overseas employment matters affecting multinationals, including global HR policies and codes of conduct
- Has spoken and taught widely on international codes of conduct and other cross-border employment law issues
- Has published hundreds of articles on cross-border employment law issues, including in international law reviews of Cornell and Northwestern Universities
- Former chair of international employment law committees of the International Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the New York State, Chicago, and Cincinnati bar associations
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 212-471-4488
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