Harassment Prevention for California Managers – Retail

  • 29 topics | 2h 25m 12s
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Harassment and discrimination can have a devastating impact on an organization's work environment and enormous personal consequences to those involved. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility to both their employees and their company to know their role in preventing and responding to all forms of workplace harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment. This course is intended to help develop a set of values in managerial and supervisory employees that will assist them in preventing and effectively responding to incidents of discrimination and workplace harassment. This course is designed specifically to address the training requirements under California law, and includes coverage of federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment law as well. Additional customization may be required in order to fully address all relevant state requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by The Potomac Law Group, PLLC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with legal statutes or statutory instruments. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • observe workplace harassment in action
  • identify the elements of workplace harassment
  • recognize why victims and others are often reluctant to report harassment
  • identify federal laws that prohibit harassment in the workplace
  • identify protected classes covered under federal law
  • identify protected classes covered under California law
  • recognize behaviors that could be considered unlawful harassment
  • Knowledge Check: What is Unlawful Harassment?
  • recognize quid pro quo sexual harassment
  • recognize how hostile environment harassment can occur
  • identify the California law that protects workers from sexual harassment
  • avoid behaviors that could be considered retaliation for harassment
  • deal proactively with harassment or behavior that could lead to harassment
  • describe the purpose and role of your company's harassment policies
  • recognize ways a bystander can intervene in a harassment situation
  • explain the concept of limited confidentiality
  • recognize your responsibilities when receiving a harassment complaint
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
  • identify the basic steps of an internal investigation process
  • identify abusive conduct as defined by California law
  • respond to harassment if you are being harassed
  • identify key considerations related to harassment that occurs outside of work or after hours
  • Knowledge Check: Handling Harassment Situations
  • identify the possible legal consequences resulting from vicarious liability
  • identify the potential consequences if a manager harasses an employee
  • recognize the types of penalties companies or individuals may face
  • recognize the benefits of a workplace that is based on respect and free from harassment
  • recognize what happens when an employee files a complaint with an external agency
  • take appropriate action if you're accused of harassment
  • Knowledge Check: The Importance of Your Role
  • recognize your role in preventing workplace harassment

IN THIS COURSE

  • The Face of Workplace Harassment
    3m
  • Elements of Unlawful Harassment
    3m
  • Why People Are Reluctant to Report Harassment
    5m
  • Federal Anti-harassment Laws
    6m
  • Protected Classes Under Federal Law
    3m
  • Protected Classes Under California Law
    1m
  • Recognizing Unlawful Harassment
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: What is Unlawful Harassment?
    4m
  • Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
    8m
  • Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment
    2m
  • California's Sexual Harassment Standards
    2m
  • Retaliation
    5m
  • Dealing Proactively with Harassment
    5m
  • Your Company's Anti-harassment and Conduct Policies
    6m
  • Bystander Intervention
    5m
  • Handling a Complaint
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
    5m
  • Internal Investigation Process
    2m
  • Abusive Conduct
    3m
  • Responding to Harassment if You Experience It
    3m
  • Harassment Outside of Work or After Hours
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Handling Harassment Situations
    4m
  • Personal and Vicarious Liability
    1m
  • Remedies for Victims of Harassment
    2m
  • Benefits of a Respectful & Harassment-free Workplace
    3m
  • Enforcement by External Agencies
    8m
  • What to Do If You're Accused of Harassment
    2m
  • Knowledge Check: The Importance of Your Role
    4m
  • A Look Back
    1m