VERO BEACH — The Waxlax Stage at Riverside Theatre was the setting for a sexual harassment case mock trial presented recently by the Treasure Coast Human Resource Association (SHRM.)
Helen Scott, a partner in the law firm of Rossway Moore Swan, presided as Judge for Yourself. The cast of characters as well as the audience, who acted as the jury, were members of the association.
Mr. Gordon Grope, Lifeguard Superior (played by Dr. Mark Wade,) was accused of sexually harassing Ms. Wanda Waterwings, Lifeguard (played by Laurie Collings.) Others acting in the mock trial were SHRM President Michelle Bollinger reading the plaintiff allegations; William Kearney, V as Mr. H.R. Personnel Professional; Ellen Soback as Defense Attorney; Kim Melzer as Plaintiff Attorney, and Lori Pereira as Bailiff.
Following an intense interrogation and compelling argument, the verdict was handed down: unanimous verdict for the Plaintiff, Wanda Waterwings. Hearing on damages was postponed to a later date.
This presentation was held at one of the monthly business meetings presented by the HR Association, which is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management.
The organization provides members with the principles and standards of human resource management and promotes the value of Human Resources as a profession.
In addition, they are committed to fostering professional growth through education, research, and exchange of knowledge to ensure that HR is recognized as an essential and effective strategic partner in our community.
For more information, please contact www.SHRM.org.
Attorney Helen Scott has practiced labor and employment law representing employers since 1986. She represents a wide spectrum of employers, from local businesses to large corporations, in the areas of race, sex, national origin discrimination, sexual harassment, disability, age discrimination, collective bargaining, and wage and hour issues before federal and state courts and administrative agencies.
Ms. Scott also assists employers with developing employment policies, management training, and employment audits to further her goal of helping employers prevent employment and labor lawsuits.
Ms. Scott can be contacted at The Rossway Moore Swan offices in the professional Modern One building located at 2101 Indian River Blvd., Ste. 200, in Vero Beach or by calling (772) 231-4440.
For more information about the firm, please visit the website at www.VeroBeachLawyers.com.