Sexual Harassment Training for Managers

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This two-hour long, interactive course, is designed for managers, leaders, supervisors, employers, HR representativies or anyone with decision making responsibilities. Leaders will uncover the different types of sexual harassment, including quid pro quo and hostile work environment. They will learn to identify behaviors of sexual harassment; as well as, how to prevent it from happening. Leaders will also learn how to lead an investigation into a Sexual Harassment complaint – including who to interview, types of interview questions to ask, types of documentation needed, and what remedial measures can be taken to confront a sexual harassment compliant. This course meets training requirements for all 50 US States, including California and NY State. California Sexual Harassment Training New York State Sexual Harassment Training Course includes interactive elearning with stand-alone exam

Course Objectives

  • Recognize why sexual harassment training is important.
  • Know the definition of sexual harassment, including what makes the basis for discrimination.
  • Understand and give examples of the two kinds of sexual harassment.
  • Learn how to identify behaviors that might be considered sexual harassment.
  • Understand other forms of discrimination based on sex or gender, gender expression, gender identity,
  • and sexual orientation.
  • Know an employee’s responsibilities when sexual harassment occurs.
  • Understand an employer’s responsibility and liability related to sexual harassment.
  • Learn how employers can prevent workplace harassment.
  • Understand why it’s important to document reports of harassment.
  • Learn what actions an employer can and should take when investigating a report of harassment.
  • Identify corrective measures an employer should take in response to workplace harassment.
  • Discover best practices for responding to a harassment or potential harassment scenario. 

Topics Covered

  • Introduction
  • Sexual Harassment for Employees
  • Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
  • Cost of Sexual Harassment
  • What is Sexual Harassment
  • Types of Sexual Harassment
  • Quid Pro Quo
  • Hostile Work Environment
  • Behaviors of Sexual Harassment
  • Knowledge Checks and Activities
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Expression
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Taking Action – Employees
  • The Law
  • Retaliation
  • Witnesses to Sexual Harassment
  • What Should You Do Activity
  • Leadership and Management Responsibilities
  • Taking Action – Employer
  • Employer Liability
  • Federal Sexual Harassment Law
  • Legal Responsibilities
  • Harassment by a Supervisor
  • Tangible Employment Activity
  • Preventing Harassment
  • Reasonable Steps
  • Investigation
  • Investigation Questions
  • Who to Investigate (complainant, accused, witnesses)
  • Documentation (what and when to document)
  • Remedial Measures
  • Practice Scenarios
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