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Oregon Sexual Harassment Prevention: Managers and Supervisors
Understand and protect yourself and your employees from sexual harassment.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 35 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 6 chapters · 35 Lessons · 1h 7m in English
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 for responding to sexual harassment or discrimination complaints
- Learn federal and state laws regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, including federal law updates
- Recognize sexual harassment behaviors, including quid pro quo, hostile work environment, and conduct in remote work environments
- Identify your and your employer's responsibilities and obligations regarding sexual harassment
- Understand how to file a complaint and what happens when a complaint is filed
- Apply management responsibilities such as documentation, recordkeeping, and understanding when an employer is liable
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.
- The course covers both new and existing federal and state laws meant to protect employees from sexual harassment in the workplace.
- Sexual harassment includes behaviors such as quid pro quo and creating a hostile work environment, which can also occur in remote work environments.
- Both employees and employers have defined responsibilities, with the course covering employer obligations, prevention policies, and when an employer is liable.
- The course explains the process for filing a complaint, what happens when a complaint is filed, and the penalties for sexual harassment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for managers and supervisors in Oregon, covering management responsibilities, employer obligations, and tips for training employees on sexual harassment prevention.
What laws does this course cover?
It covers the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act along with federal and state laws regarding sexual harassment, including federal law updates for 2022 and Oregon laws.
What will I learn about identifying sexual harassment?
You will learn the legal definition of sexual harassment and discrimination, how to recognize sexual harassment behaviors, and examples including quid pro quo, sexual assault, hostile work environment, and harassment in remote work environments.
Does the course explain how to handle complaints?
Yes. It covers how to file a complaint, what happens when a complaint is filed, management responsibilities, documentation and recordkeeping, when an employer is liable, and penalties for sexual harassment.
Why was this course created?
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment and discrimination was revealed, prompting many states, including Oregon, to enact new laws with greater protections for employees.
