The state of Oregon has passed new laws to further protect employees from sexual harassment.
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.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act
- Learn federal and state laws regarding sexual harassment in the workplace
- Protect yourself from sexual harassment
- Understand how to file a complaint
- Know your and your employer’s responsibilities
Skills you’ll gain
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- Understand the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act and its requirements for responding to complaints
- Identify federal and state laws regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, including 2022 federal law updates
- Recognize sexual harassment behaviors, including quid pro quo, hostile work environment, and conduct in remote work settings
- Explain your responsibilities and your employer's obligations for preventing and addressing sexual harassment
- Follow the process for filing a complaint and understand what to expect afterward
- Protect yourself and your workplace from sexual harassment and discrimination
Key Takeaways
- 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.
- Many states, including Oregon, began enacting new laws with greater protections following the #MeToo movement.
- Sexual harassment includes forms such as quid pro quo and a hostile work environment, and can occur in remote work environments.
- Both employees and employers have specific responsibilities 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, when an employer is liable, and penalties for sexual harassment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for employees, helping them understand laws that protect them from sexual harassment and the responsibilities of both themselves and their employer if they witness or experience sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace.
What does this course cover?
It covers state and federal laws regarding sexual harassment, how sexual harassment is defined, your and your employer's responsibilities, the legal definition of sexual harassment and discrimination, how to recognize sexual harassment behaviors, and the process for filing a complaint.
What is the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act?
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.
Does this course address sexual harassment in remote work?
Yes, the course includes a lesson on sexual harassment behaviors in remote work environments.
What types of sexual harassment does the course explain?
The course explains sexual misconduct, quid pro quo, sexual assault, and hostile work environment, with examples of quid pro quo and of a hostile work environment.
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Welcome to Knowledge City's course on sexual harassment prevention for employees. In recent years, the Me Too 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 5 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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