Workplace Harassment Prevention for Multi-state Managers (2 hour version)

  • 33 topics | 2h 10m 48s
  • Up to 30 languages
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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 to address the training requirements by various states including California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Illinois (including Chicago City), and New York, 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 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 federal laws that prohibit harassment in the workplace
  • identify protected classes covered under federal law
  • identify protected classes covered under California law
  • 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 the California law that protects workers from sexual harassment
  • identify the Connecticut law that protects workers from sexual harassment
  • identify the Delaware law that protects workers from sexual harassment
  • Illinois' Sexual Harassment Standards
  • identify the Maine law that protects workers from sexual harassment
  • identify the New York law that protects workers from sexual harassment
  • 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
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
  • describe the purpose and role of your company's anti-harassment policy
  • recognize ways a bystander can intervene in a harassment situation
  • recognize your responsibilities when receiving a harassment complaint
  • identify abusive conduct as defined by California law
  • respond to harassment if you are being harassed
  • identify employer responsibility related to harassment that occurs outside of work or after hours
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing and Responding to Harassment
  • 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 what happens when an employee files a complaint with an external agency
  • take appropriate action if you're accused of harassment
  • recognize your role in preventing workplace harassment
  • Knowledge Check: Liabilities and Benefits

IN THIS COURSE

  • Course Overview
    2m
  • Elements of Unlawful Harassment Under Federal Law
    3m
  • Federal Anti-harassment Laws
    4m
  • Protected Classes Under Federal and State Law
    5m
  • Additional Protected Classes Under California Law
    2m
  • Recognizing Unlawful Harassment
    6m
  • Knowledge Check: What is Unlawful Harassment?
    4m
  • Quid Pro Quo
    6m
  • Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment
    3m
  • California's Sexual Harassment Standards
    3m
  • Connecticut's Sexual Harassment Standards
    2m
  • Delaware's Sexual Harassment Standards
    3m
  • Illinois' Sexual Harassment Standards
    4m
  • Maine's Sexual Harassment Standards
    3m
  • New York's Sexual Harassment Standards
    5m
  • Why People are Reluctant to Report Harassment
    6m
  • Retaliation
    3m
  • Dealing Proactively with Harassment
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
    2m
  • Your Company's Anti-harassment and Conduct Policies
    3m
  • Bystander Intervention
    5m
  • Handling a Complaint
    6m
  • Abusive Conduct Under California Law
    1m
  • Responding to Harassment if You Experience It
  • Harassment Outside of Work or After Hours
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing and Responding to Harassment
    5m
  • Personal and Vicarious Liability
    2m
  • Remedies for Targets of Harassment
    2m
  • Benefits of a Respectful & Harassment-free Workplace
    4m
  • Enforcement by External Agencies
    3m
  • What to Do if You're Accused of Harassment
    2m
  • A Look Back
    2m
  • Knowledge Check: Liabilities and Benefits
    3m

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