Preventing Workplace Harassment – Employees (US)

Course Description 

This program focuses on a vital workplace issue: respect. Respect is demonstrated through a wide range of behaviors, while disrespectful behavior includes actions such as racial and sexual harassment and discrimination. The impact of disrespectful behavior can be severe for both employees and the organization. Everyone deserves a respectful workplace, and this program will equip you to contribute to creating one.

Course Objectives 

• Describe the laws that prohibit workplace harassment.
• State the legally “protected classes.”
• List the elements of a sound anti-harassment policy.
• Provide definitions and examples of discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment.
• Give examples of quid pro quo and hostile work environment.
• State the actions to take if you become aware of workplace harassment.
• Discuss your role in preventing workplace harassment and promoting respectful behavior.

Requisite Knowledge 

None