Course: On-Demand
New York Sexual Harassment Prevention: Employees
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Provider : KnowledgeCity 1 Lesson · 1h 22m in English
Course Description
Sexual harassment constitutes illegal sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which is enforced by the EEOC. Every employer in the State of New York is required to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy that complies with the state's minimum standards. This course is designed to ensure employees understand what sexual harassment is, the federal and state laws pertaining to sexual harassment, how to protect themselves from sexual harassment and their employer's responsibilities.
Workplace sexual harassment is widespread and providing training and resources to prevent and address workplace sexual harassment and assault are critical to making workplaces safer. Sexual harassment and assault can affect individuals in a number of ways, including their mental and physical health, finances, and opportunities to advance in their careers. Awareness is the best prevention for sexual harassment in the workplace. Federal and New York state laws offer powerful protection against workplace sexual harassment.
What You'll Learn
- Define sex discrimination and sexual harassment
- Identify sexual harassment behaviors, including quid pro quo and hostile work environment examples
- Describe federal and New York state legislation and protections regarding sexual discrimination and harassment
- Indicate how employees can report sexual harassment and file a complaint
- Identify activities protected from retaliation
- Recognize sexual harassment behaviors in remote work environments
Key Takeaways
- Sexual harassment constitutes illegal sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which is enforced by the EEOC.
- Every employer in the State of New York is required to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy that complies with the state's minimum standards.
- Federal and New York state laws offer powerful protection against workplace sexual harassment.
- Sexual harassment and assault can affect individuals' mental and physical health, finances, and opportunities to advance in their careers.
- Awareness is the best prevention for sexual harassment in the workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for employees, to ensure they understand what sexual harassment is, the federal and state laws pertaining to sexual harassment, how to protect themselves, and their employer's responsibilities.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers what sexual harassment is, examples of harassment, federal laws and 2022 federal law updates, New York laws, sex stereotyping, sexual misconduct, quid pro quo, sexual assault, hostile work environments, harassment in remote work environments, employer's obligations, filing a complaint, retaliation protections, and penalties for sexual harassment.
What laws does the course address?
The course addresses Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (enforced by the EEOC), federal laws including 2022 updates, and New York state laws regarding sexual discrimination and harassment.
Does the course explain how to report sexual harassment?
Yes. It covers how employees can report sexual harassment, filing a complaint, what to expect after filing a complaint, and the activities that are protected from retaliation.
What skills does this course help develop?
It supports skills in EEO investigations, employment protection legislation, HR regulations, labor law, preventive labor relations, and sexual harassment awareness.
