Harassment Prevention for Maine Managers – Workplace v2.0

  • 24 topics | 1h 42m
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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 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

  • Harassment Prevention for Maine Managers – Workplace v2.0
  • identify the elements of workplace harassment
  • recognize why targets and others are often reluctant to report harassment
  • Knowledge Check: What is Unlawful Harassment?
  • identify federal laws that prohibit harassment in the workplace
  • identify protected classes covered under federal law
  • recognize behaviors that could be considered unlawful harassment
  • Knowledge Check: Anti-harassment Laws
  • recognize quid pro quo sexual harassment
  • recognize hostile environment harassment
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing Sexual Harassment
  • 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
  • explain the concept of limited confidentiality
  • recognize your responsibilities when receiving a harassment complaint
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
  • respond to harassment if you are being harassed
  • identify employer responsibility 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
  • 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
  • Knowledge Check: The Importance of Your Role

IN THIS COURSE

  • Harassment Prevention for Maine Managers – Workplace v2.0
    2m
  • Elements of Unlawful Harassment
    4m
  • Why People Are Reluctant to Report Harassment
    6m
  • Knowledge Check: What is Unlawful Harassment?
    2m
  • Federal Anti-harassment Laws
    4m
  • Protected Classes Under Federal and Maine Law
    5m
  • Recognizing Unlawful Harassment
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Anti-harassment Laws
    8m
  • Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
    4m
  • Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing Sexual Harassment
    1m
  • Retaliation
    6m
  • Dealing Proactively with Harassment
    3m
  • Bystander Intervention
    5m
  • Handling a Complaint
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
    5m
  • Responding to Harassment if You Experience It
  • Harassment Outside of Work or After Hours
    1m
  • Knowledge Check: Handling Harassment Situations
    4m
  • Personal and Vicarious Liability
    2m
  • Remedies for Targets of Harassment
    1m
  • Benefits of a Respectful & Harassment-free Workplace
    2m
  • A Look Back
    2m
  • Knowledge Check: The Importance of Your Role
    4m

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