Harassment Prevention for Managers - State and Local Government

  • 23 topics | 1h 43m 48s
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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. 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

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • identify 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
  • Knowledge Check: What is Unlawful Harassment?
  • recognize quid pro quo sexual harassment
  • recognize hostile environment sexual 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 individuals who experience harassment 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 complaintexplain the concept of limited confidentiality
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
  • identify the possible legal consequences resulting from vicarious liability
  • identify potential remedies for targets of harassment
  • recognize the benefits of a respectful and harassment-free workplace
  • recognize your role in preventing workplace harassment
  • Knowledge Check: Liabilities, Remedies, and Benefits

IN THIS COURSE

  • Course Overview
    2m
  • Elements of Unlawful Harassment
    3m
  • Protected Classes Under Federal and State Law
    7m
  • Federal Anti-harassment Laws
    8m
  • Recognizing Unlawful Harassment
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: What is Unlawful Harassment?
    7m
  • Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
    5m
  • Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment
    3m
  • 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
    3m
  • Retaliation
    3m
  • Dealing Proactively with Harassment
    5m
  • Handling a Complaint
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
    7m
  • Personal and Vicarious Liability
    2m
  • Remedies for Targets of Harassment
    1m
  • Benefits of a Harassment-free Workplace
    2m
  • A Look Back
    1m
  • Knowledge Check: Liabilities, Remedies, and Benefits
    5m