Workplace sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination.
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.
Learning Objectives
- Define sexual harassment
- Identify sexual harassment behaviors
- Understand your rights
Skills you’ll gain
HR RegulationsSexual Harassment AwarenessWorkplace DiversityWorkplace RelationshipsWorkplace SafetyWorkplace WellnessWhat You'll Learn
- Define what 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, hostile work environment, sexual misconduct, and sexual assault
- Understand your employment rights and an employer's obligations and liability
- Recognize retaliation and learn how to protect yourself and others against it
- Contribute to a fair workplace and improved company culture free from harassment
Key Takeaways
- Workplace sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination.
- Workplace harassment is very common but rarely reported, with statistics showing nearly 85% of victims do not file a complaint or press charges.
- Sexual harassment prevention training raises awareness by identifying what harassment is and empowering employees to help create a harassment-free workplace.
- Sexual harassment can occur both in the physical workplace and in remote work situations.
- The course covers employer obligations, prevention policy, management responsibilities, documentation, and when an employer is liable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for employees to help them understand and identify sexual harassment in their workplace and in remote work situations.
Does this course cover the laws of a specific country or state?
No. This course does not give specific regulations related to any country or state; it focuses on understanding, identifying, and preventing sexual harassment generally.
What topics does the course cover?
It covers what sexual harassment is, facts and statistics, sexual misconduct, quid pro quo, sexual assault, hostile work environment, harassment behaviors in remote work, employer obligations and liability, prevention policy, employee rights, management responsibilities, documentation, retaliation, and how to protect yourself and others.
What will I learn to do by the end of the course?
Based on the learning objectives, you will be able to define sexual harassment, identify sexual harassment behaviors, and understand your rights.
What skills does this course help build?
It helps build skills in HR regulations, sexual harassment awareness, workplace diversity, workplace relationships, workplace safety, and workplace wellness.
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