Harassment Prevention for Maine Managers – Retail

  • 23 topics | 1h 22m 48s
  • 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. This course is designed specifically to address the training requirements under Maine 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

  • 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 Maine 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
  • avoid behaviors that could be considered retaliation for harassment
  • deal proactively with harassment or behavior that could lead to harassment
  • recognize ways a bystander can intervene in a harassment situation
  • recognize your responsibilities when receiving a harassment complaint
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
  • respond to harassment if you are being harassed
  • identify the basic steps of an internal investigation process
  • identify key considerations related to harassment that occurs outside of work or after hours
  • Knowledge Check: Handling Harassment Situations
  • 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
  • Knowledge Check: The Importance of Your Role
  • recognize your role in preventing workplace harassment

IN THIS COURSE

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

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