Workplace Harassment

Overview/Description
 This course addresses issues of workplace harassment, including EEO issues and sexual harassment. It includes issues of inappropriate workplace behavior and how to confront it. This course also includes the responsibilities of all employees, as well as ways to prevent harassment in your organization. This SkillSoft product has been reviewed by the Employment Practice Group of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green. As of the date reviewed, the content of this course is in compliance with federal law and court decisions. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the law, information in this course may become outdated.

Target Audience
 This course targets employees at all levels and departments of an organization including line workers, supervisors, and managers.

Expected Duration
2.0 hours

Lesson Objectives:

Definitions and Standards

  • recognize the benefits of knowing about workplace harassment prevention laws.
  • identify the types of unlawful harassment.
  • recognize examples of specific types of workplace harassment.
  • match elements of harassment to examples of harassment.
  • identify the types and elements of harassment in given situations.

    • Confronting Harassment

  • recognize the benefits of being able to address harassment when it occurs.
  • identify the courses of action to take in confronting an individual who is harassing you.
  • classify the advantages and disadvantages of internal and external complaint processes.
  • identify examples of the steps you should take when accused of harassment.

    • Preventing Workplace Harassment

  • recognize the benefits of knowing about the strategies that can prevent harassment in the workplace.
  • identify how employers can fulfill their responsibilities in preventing harassment.
  • identify the correct guidelines that supervisors should follow in handling concern about inappropriate workplace behavior.
  • identify statements that summarize how supervisors should deal with an alleged harasser.
  • select guidelines to be used for the self-monitoring of an employee's behavior.

    • Course Number: HR0151