Workplace Harassment Prevention for Federal Employees (Update Available)


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Overview/Description
Workplace harassment can have disastrous effects on victims and organizations, including federal government agencies. This course is intended to help agency employees define and identify workplace harassment (including sexual harassment), become familiar with the elements of prohibited conduct in the agency workplace, and understand the importance of avoiding harassment at work. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by The Potomac Law Group, PLLC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. 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 legal statutes or statutory instruments. 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 independent legal advice.

Target Audience
All non-managerial employees within US federal agencies

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.2

Lesson Objectives

Workplace Harassment Prevention for Federal Employees (Update Available)

  • identify types of discrimination prohibited by federal law
  • identify legal options that protect federal employees from retaliation
  • recognize the coverage of laws prohibiting harassment
  • reflect on what you've learned
  • Course Number:
    fgov_01_a58_lc_enus