Harassment Prevention for Federal Managers v2.0

  • 22 topics | 1h 49m 1s
  • Includes Assessment
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
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. Additional customization may be required in order to fully address all relevant state and local 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

  • identify the elements of workplace harassment
  • identify protected classes covered under federal law
  • identify federal laws that prohibit harassment in the workplace
  • recognize behaviors that could be considered unlawful harassment
  • recognize the concepts that form the legal basis underpinning unlawful workplace harassment
  • recognize quid pro quo sexual harassment
  • recognize hostile environment harassment
  • identify employer responsibility related to harassment that occurs outside of work or after hours
  • identify bullying
  • recognize sexual harassment in the workplace and the law that protects workers
  • respond to harassment if you are being harassed
  • recognize ways a bystander can intervene in a harassment situation
  • recognize why targets and others are often reluctant to report harassment
  • avoid behaviors that could be considered retaliation for harassment
  • deal proactively with harassment or behavior that could lead to harassment
  • recognize your responsibilities when receiving a harassment complaint
  • explain the concept of limited confidentiality
  • deal proactively with harassment or behavior that could lead to harassment and handle complaints
  • identify the potential consequences if a manager harasses an employee
  • identify potential remedies for anyone who has been the target of harassment
  • recognize the benefits of a workplace that is based on respect and free from harassment
  • recognize your role in preventing workplace harassment
  • identify potential consequences and remedies if harassment takes place, and recognize the benefits of a harassment-free workplace

IN THIS COURSE

  • Elements of Unlawful Harassment
    3m
  • Protected Classes Under Federal Law
    6m
  • Federal Anti-harassment Laws
    10m
  • Recognizing Unlawful Harassment
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: What is Unlawful Harassment?
    7m
  • Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
    6m
  • Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment
    3m
  • Harassment Outside of Work or After Hours
    2m
  • Bullying
    2m
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing Harassment
    4m
  • Responding to Harassment if You Experience It
    1m
  • Bystander Intervention
    4m
  • Why People Are Reluctant to Report Harassment
    4m
  • Retaliation
    3m
  • Dealing Proactively with Harassment
    6m
  • Handling a Complaint
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
    7m
  • Personal and Vicarious Liability
    3m
  • Remedies for Targets of Harassment
    2m
  • Benefits of a Respectful & Harassment-free Workplace
    3m
  • A Look Back
    2m
  • Knowledge Check: Liabilities, Remedies & Benefits
    5m

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