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Sexual Harassment Awareness: Managers and Supervisors (SMSC)
Understand and protect employees from sexual harassmentPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 1 lessons.
Provider : KnowledgeCity 1 Lesson · 20m in English, Spanish
Course Description
Managers and Supervisors are the first line of defense in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. Training for these positions is vital. This course is designed to help you understand and identify sexual harassment in your workplace and your responsibilities. Sexual harassment training helps supervisors and managers understand their duties when they learn or suspect that sexual harassment has occurred.
Workplace sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. 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. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) identifies sexual harassment as unlawful harassment of any person, applicant, or employee, based on a person’s gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 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 sexual harassment and identify what behaviors constitute it in the workplace
- Recognize different forms of sexual misconduct, including quid pro quo, sexual assault, and hostile work environment
- Understand your responsibilities as a manager or supervisor when sexual harassment is learned or suspected
- Define retaliation and protected activities, and understand protection against retaliation
- Review key sexual harassment facts and statistics relevant to the workplace
Key Takeaways
- Managers and supervisors are the first line of defense in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace, making training for these positions vital.
- Workplace sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) identifies sexual harassment as unlawful harassment of any person, applicant, or employee based on gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
- Workplace harassment is very common but rarely reported, with statistics showing nearly 85% of victims do not file a complaint or press charges.
- Prevention training raises awareness by identifying what harassment is and empowering employees to help create a workplace culture free from harassment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for managers and supervisors, who are the first line of defense in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. It helps them understand and identify sexual harassment and their responsibilities.
What topics does this course cover?
The course covers what sexual harassment is, sexual harassment facts and statistics, sexual misconduct, quid pro quo, sexual assault, hostile work environment, retaliation, and protection against retaliation.
What will I be able to do after taking this course?
You will be able to define sexual harassment, identify sexual harassment behaviors, understand your responsibilities, and define retaliation and protected activities.
Why is sexual harassment training important for managers and supervisors?
Training is vital because managers and supervisors are the first line of defense in preventing workplace sexual harassment, and the training helps them understand their duties when they learn or suspect that sexual harassment has occurred.
What skills does this course help develop?
The course supports skills including supervision, disciplinary counseling, management training and development, and sexual harassment awareness.
