Sexual Harassment Prevention for Federal Employees (Update Available)
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Sexual harassment is a universal problem that can have disastrous effects on victims, perpetrators, and organizations, including the federal government. Training federal employees on 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 was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor & Employment Law Group of the law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state.
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.
Sexual Harassment Prevention for Federal Employees (Update Available)
recognize examples of sexual harassment concepts
identify the laws that prohibit discrimination in federal agencies
recognize examples of the two types of sexual harassment
recognize situations in which employers have fulfilled their obligations to protect an individual's rights relative to sexual harassment in the workplace
identify the recommended course of action for dealing with sexual harassment
identify the types of actions |w an agency should take after a formal complaint has been filed.