Sexual harassment constitutes illegal sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which is enforced by the EEOC.
Sexual harassment constitutes illegal sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which is enforced by the EEOC. Every employer in the State of New York is required to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy that complies with the state's minimum standards. This course is designed to ensure employees understand what sexual harassment is, the federal and state laws pertaining to sexual harassment, how to protect themselves from sexual harassment and their employer's responsibilities.
Workplace sexual harassment is widespread and providing training and resources to prevent and address workplace sexual harassment and assault are critical to making workplaces safer. Sexual harassment and assault can affect individuals in a number of ways, including their mental and physical health, finances, and opportunities to advance in their careers. Awareness is the best prevention for sexual harassment in the workplace. Federal and New York state laws offer powerful protection against workplace sexual harassment.
Learning Objectives
- Define sex discrimination and sexual harassment
- Identify sexual harassment behaviors
- Describe legislation and protections regarding sexual discrimination and harassment in New York
- Indicate how employees can report sexual harassment
- Identify activities protected from retaliation
Skills you’ll gain
Employment Protection LegislationHealth And Safety At Work ActLabor LawLabor LegislationState LawsWhat You'll Learn
- Define sex discrimination and sexual harassment, and identify sexual harassment behaviors
- Recognize forms of sexual harassment including quid pro quo, hostile work environment, sexual misconduct, and sexual assault
- Describe the federal and New York state laws and protections regarding sexual discrimination and harassment, including 2022 federal law updates
- Indicate how employees can report sexual harassment and what to expect when a complaint is filed
- Identify activities protected from retaliation and employee employment rights
- Explain an employer's obligations, including adopting a sexual harassment prevention policy that complies with New York's minimum standards
Key Takeaways
- Sexual harassment constitutes illegal sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which is enforced by the EEOC.
- Every employer in the State of New York is required to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy that complies with the state's minimum standards.
- Federal and New York state laws offer powerful protection against workplace sexual harassment, and awareness is the best prevention.
- Sexual harassment and assault can affect individuals in a number of ways, including their mental and physical health, finances, and opportunities to advance in their careers.
- The course covers sexual harassment behaviors in remote work environments as well as in-person settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for employees, supervisors, and managers, and helps employees understand what sexual harassment is, the federal and state laws pertaining to it, how to protect themselves, and their employer's responsibilities.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers what sexual harassment is, examples and behaviors, facts and statistics, federal laws and 2022 federal law updates, New York laws, sex stereotyping, sexual misconduct, quid pro quo, sexual assault, hostile work environment, harassment in remote work environments, employee options and rights, employer obligations, sexual harassment prevention policy, risk factors, documentation and recordkeeping, and what happens when a complaint is filed.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course addresses employment protection legislation, labor law, labor legislation, state laws, and the Health and Safety at Work Act as they relate to preventing workplace sexual harassment.
Does this course address how to report sexual harassment?
Yes. It indicates how employees can report sexual harassment, identifies activities protected from retaliation, and explains what to expect after filing a report when a complaint is filed.
Why is this training important for New York employers?
Every employer in the State of New York is required to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy that complies with the state's minimum standards, and providing training and resources to prevent and address workplace sexual harassment is critical to making workplaces safer.
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Welcome to KnowledgeCity's course on Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees. In recent years, the MeToo and Time's Up movements put a spotlight on workplace sexual harassment. Research conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst Center for Employment Equity found that approximately five million employees are sexually harassed at work every year, but less than 1% file formal charges. Their research further showed that of the cases that were reported, very few went to court. Only 27% of the cases reported to the EEOC during the study period were brought to any resolution. Employees who work from home have experienced increased harassment, and the fear of losing job security in the current economic uncertainty may be contributing to the low incidence of formal reporting. A recent survey of 3,000 tech sector employees found that women, people of color, transgender, and non-binary workers were more likely to report that they have been harassed, with more than one in four respondents saying they experienced more gender-based harassment working remotely. This course is designed to help you understand and identify sexual harassment in your workplace and in remote work situations, your responsibilities, your employer's responsibilities, and compliance with federal law. You will also learn how to file a complaint, how to begin the complaint process, and how to keep yourself safe.
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