Harassment Prevention for Managers - Higher Education Edition

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Harassment and discrimination can have a devastating impact on an educational institution's work environment and enormous personal consequences to those involved. Supervisors have a responsibility to both their employees and their institution 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.These course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. 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 any federal, state, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Harassment Prevention for Managers - Higher Education Edition
  • identify the elements of workplace harassment
  • identify protected classes covered under federal law
  • identify federal laws that prohibit harassment in the workplace at an educational institution
  • recognize behaviors that could be considered unlawful harassment
  • Knowledge Check: What is Unlawful 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
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing Harassment
  • 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
  • explain the concept of limited confidentiality
  • recognize your responsibilities when receiving a harassment complaint
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
  • identify the possible legal consequences resulting from vicarious liability
  • identify the potential consequences if a supervisor 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: Liabilities, Remedies & Benefits

IN THIS COURSE

  • Harassment Prevention for Managers - Higher Education Edition
    2m
  • Elements of Unlawful Harassment
    2m
  • Protected Classes Under Federal Law
    1m
  • Federal Anti-harassment Laws
    3m
  • Recognizing Unlawful Harassment
    8m
  • Knowledge Check: What is Unlawful Harassment?
    7m
  • Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
    4m
  • Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment
    5m
  • Harassment Outside of Work or After Hours
    2m
  • Bullying
    1m
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing Harassment
    4m
  • Responding to Harassment if You Experience It
    1m
  • Bystander Intervention
    3m
  • Why People Are Reluctant to Report Harassment
    6m
  • Retaliation
    2m
  • Dealing Proactively with Harassment
    1m
  • Handling a Complaint
    2m
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
    7m
  • Personal and Vicarious Liability
    2m
  • Remedies for Targets of Harassment
    1m
  • Benefits of a Respectful & Harassment-free Workplace
    2m
  • A Look Back
    1m
  • Knowledge Check: Liabilities, Remedies & Benefits
    5m

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