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Sexual Harassment Prevention Basics for Global Business: Employees
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Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 5 chapters · 24 Lessons · 42m in English
Course Description
Workplace sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. This course is designed to help you understand and identify sexual harassment in your workplace and in remote work situations. This course does not give specific regulations related to any country or state.
Workplace harassment is very common, but it is rarely reported. Statistics show that nearly 85% of victims do not file a complaint or press charges. Sexual harassment prevention training raises awareness across the organization by first identifying what harassment is and second, by empowering employees to help create a workplace culture free from harassment, making it a safer place for everyone.
What You'll Learn
- Define what workplace sexual harassment is and recognize it as a form of sex discrimination
- Identify sexual harassment behaviors, including in remote work environments
- Distinguish related concepts such as quid pro quo, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, and a hostile work environment
- Understand your employment rights and protections against retaliation
- Recognize employer obligations, including prevention policy, management responsibilities, and documentation
- Learn how to protect yourself and others and help build a fair workplace culture
Key Takeaways
- Workplace sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that can occur both in person and in remote work situations.
- Although workplace harassment is very common, it is rarely reported, with statistics showing that nearly 85% of victims do not file a complaint or press charges.
- This course does not provide regulations specific to any country or state, focusing instead on identifying harassment and empowering employees.
- Prevention training raises organization-wide awareness by defining harassment and empowering employees to build a culture free from harassment.
- The course covers employer obligations, employee rights, retaliation, and how to protect yourself and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for employees who want to understand and identify sexual harassment in their workplace and in remote work situations.
Does this course cover laws for a specific country or state?
No. This course does not give specific regulations related to any country or state; it focuses on identifying harassment and understanding your rights.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers what sexual harassment is, facts and statistics, sexual misconduct, quid pro quo, sexual assault, hostile work environments, harassment in remote work, employer obligations, employee rights, retaliation, and how to protect yourself and others.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will build awareness of sexual harassment and hostile work environments, along with knowledge related to workplace diversity, relationships, safety, and wellness.
Why is sexual harassment prevention training important?
It raises awareness across the organization by identifying what harassment is and empowering employees to help create a workplace culture free from harassment, making it a safer place for everyone.
