Kristen Marie Baylis

Kristen M. Baylis is the Knowledge Management (“KM”) Attorney for Jackson Lewis P.C.’s Workplace Training Practice Group and is based in the firm’s Denver office. Ms. Baylis serves as a resource for the practice group members; develops training content, materials and presentations; monitors workplace training required by state and federal law; discovers and implements state-of-the-art training technology; and formulates new methods of providing interactive and dynamic workplace training. Ms. Baylis also regularly conducts workplace training for employers of all sizes and industries and on a variety of topics including sexual harassment; basics of employment law for managers; hiring, documentation, performance management and termination; and effective communication in the workplace.

In her role, Ms. Baylis draws upon her years of experience practicing in the areas of employment litigation and preventive advice and counsel. Additionally, Ms. Baylis brings to the role knowledge and insight into the federal courts gained while serving as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Patrick Michael Duffy, United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina, Charleston Division. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Ms. Baylis was an attorney at a large Carolinas firm, practicing in the area of employment litigation and counseling.

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

•Wounded Warrior Corps, Board of Advisors and Legal Advisor

Published Works

•“When the Troops Come Marching Home: Will You Be Ready?” South Carolina Lawyer (May 2012) [Co-Author]

Speeches

•“Top 10 Things You Need To Know Now About Employment Law,” PeopleMatter Collaborate Conference (Charleston, SC, May 2016) (presenter)
•“High Risk Hiring: 6 Hidden Compliance Traps to Avoid When Screening Applicants,” PeopleMatter Webinar (February 2016) (presenter)

Kristen M. Baylis Publications

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Connecticut Expands Harassment Training and Posting Obligations for Employers

June 20, 2019

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Illinois Bill Introduced to Require Sexual Harassment Training for All Restaurant Employees

February 21, 2019

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New Delaware Anti-Sexual Harassment Law Includes Notice Distribution, Training Requirements

September 4, 2018