This Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors [US] online training course is designed for all supervisory employees and employers in the US. Sexual harassment and other forms of illegal discrimination are damaging to organizations, employees, and society at large. This training will give employers and supervisors a greater understanding of harassment and illegal discrimination, how they can be prevented, and the processes to follow when a complaint is made.
This Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors [US] online training course explores how to prevent harassment and illegal discrimination by delving into federal laws that govern this issue and how to handle complaints of harassment and illegal discrimination, should they arise. This course specifically addresses the role and responsibilities of supervisory employees and employers in preventing and addressing harassment and illegal discrimination. You will also find a brief discussion in this course on certain state laws where the compliance requirements for harassment prevention training are more stringent. If you belong to one of these states, you will be required to familiarize yourself with your state's laws as well as federal laws.
States like California, New York, and Connecticut have specific training mandates. This federal version applies to all supervisors in the United States, excluding those three states (they have their own version, which we also offer).
Course Learning Objectives
By taking this online Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors [US] course, the user will learn:
- How to define illegal discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation
- How to recognize types of harassment and illegal discrimination and behaviors that may be considered abusive, inappropriate, and/or unlawful
- The rights and responsibilities of employers and supervisors in addressing and preventing workplace harassment
- What to do if you receive a complaint of or observe inappropriate and/or unlawful behavior
- The remedies available to victims
Course Outline
This online Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors [US] course is made up of the following sections:
- Defining Harassment and Discrimination
- Recognizing Sexual Harassment
- Abusive Conduct
- Reasonable Accommodation and Retaliation
- Laws and Regulations
- Liability
- Handling Complaints
- Real Cases and Case Study
Course Audience
This Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors [US] online training course was designed for supervisory employees and employers in the US.
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