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Oregon Sexual Harassment Prevention: Employees, Supervisors, and Managers
Understand and protect yourself from sexual harassment.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 39 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 39 Lessons · 1h 37m in English, Spanish
Course Description
The state of Oregon has passed new laws to further protect employees from sexual harassment. On October 1, 2020, the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act went into effect, imposing stricter requirements on how employers must respond to sexual harassment or discrimination complaints. In this course, you will learn state and federal laws regarding sexual harassment, how sexual harassment is defined, your and your employer’s responsibilities, and the best ways to protect yourself and your workplace from sexual harassment.
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, the prevalence of sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace has been revealed. Many states have begun the process of enacting new laws with greater protections in response to this, and Oregon is one of them. This course will help you understand both new and existing laws meant to protect employees from sexual harassment, as well as the responsibilities of both you and your employer if you witness or experience sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace. You will learn the legal definition of sexual harassment and discrimination, how to recognize sexual harassment behaviors and the process for filing a complaint.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act and its stricter requirements on how employers respond to sexual harassment or discrimination complaints
- Identify federal and state laws regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, including 2022 federal law updates
- Recognize the legal definition of sexual harassment and discrimination, including quid pro quo and hostile work environment behaviors
- Learn how to file a complaint and what to expect after a complaint is filed
- Know your responsibilities and your employer's obligations regarding workplace sexual harassment
- Protect yourself and your workplace from sexual harassment, including in remote work environments
Key Takeaways
- The Oregon Workplace Fairness Act went into effect on October 1, 2020, imposing stricter requirements on how employers must respond to sexual harassment or discrimination complaints.
- Sexual harassment can take forms such as quid pro quo, sexual assault, and a hostile work environment, and these behaviors can also occur in remote work environments.
- Both employees and employers have defined responsibilities and obligations when sexual harassment or discrimination is witnessed or experienced in the workplace.
- The course covers the process for filing a complaint, what to expect after filing, and documentation and recordkeeping for employees.
- Many states, including Oregon, have enacted new laws with greater protections for employees in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for employees, supervisors, and managers, covering employee options and rights as well as employer obligations and management responsibilities.
What laws does this course cover?
The course covers the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act, federal laws including 2022 federal law updates, and Oregon state laws regarding sexual harassment in the workplace.
What types of sexual harassment does the course explain?
It explains sexual misconduct, quid pro quo, sexual assault, and hostile work environments, with examples of each, including sexual harassment behaviors in remote work environments.
Does the course explain how to file a complaint?
Yes. It covers an employee's options, when a complaint is filed, what to expect after filing a complaint, and documentation and recordkeeping for employees.
What skills does this course help build?
It addresses employment protection legislation, the Health and Safety at Work Act, labor law, labor legislation, and state laws.
