Sexual Harassment Prevention for Federal Employees


Overview/Description
Sexual harassment is a universal problem that can have disastrous effects on victims, perpetrators, and organizations, including the federal government. Training federal employees in the essentials of prohibited conduct is an important part of reducing liability and maintaining a professional work environment. This course helps participants to identify the types of sexual harassment, the elements of prohibited conduct in the workplace, the rights of the federal employee, and the responsibilities of the federal employer. It also addresses the issues for nonsupervisory employees should sexual harassment occur. This course can help your organization demonstrate its commitment to a fair, responsible, and healthy organizational environment free from harassment and intimidation. This course meets the training compliance requirements as provided for in the EEOC guidelines on sexual harassment, and under Executive Order 13087, issued on May 28, 1998, prohibiting discrimination based upon sexual orientation. This course has been developed and maintained with subject matter support provided by the Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA.

Target Audience


Federal government employees; employees of federal agencies; supervisors of federal employees; managers of federal employees; employees who buy goods and services from the private sector for the federal government; and employees who deal with members of the public looking to obtain permits, licenses, and address other regulatory needs.

Expected Duration


1.0 hours

Objectives :

Sexual Harassment Concepts

  • recognize examples of sexual harassment concepts
  • identify the laws that prohibit discrimination in federal agencies
  • Types of Sexual Harassment

  • recognize examples of the two types of sexual harassment
  • Employer Responsibilities and Employee Rights

  • recognize situations in which employers have fulfilled their obligations to protect an individual's rights relative to sexual harassment in the workplace
  • identify the rights of individuals accused of sexual harassment
  • Dealing with Incidents of Sexual Harassment

  • recognize how to deal with sexual harassment from the perspectives of the harassed, the accused, and the employer

  • Course Number: fgov_01_a04_bs_enus