Workplace Harassment Prevention for Multi-state Employees (1 hour version)


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Overview/Description

Discrimination and harassment at work can have a corrosive effect on an organization's culture and can lead to low employee morale, reduced productivity, and even criminal liability. This course is designed to address the training requirements by various states including California, Delaware, Maine, Illinois (including Chicago City) and New York, but is not designed to meet the training requirements under Connecticut law. It also includes coverage of federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment law as well. In addition to providing an overview of the types of behaviors that can give rise to discrimination and harassment -- including sexual harassment -- this course will discuss the benefits of and strategies for promoting a respectful work environment. 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 employees

Expected Duration (hours)
1.2

Lesson Objectives

Workplace Harassment Prevention for Multi-state Employees (1 hour version)

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • identify elements of workplace harassment
  • identify federal laws that prohibit harassment in the workplace
  • identify protected classes covered under federal law
  • recognize behaviors that could be considered unlawful harassment
  • Knowledge Check: What is Unlawful Harassment?
  • recognize quid pro quo sexual harassment
  • recognize hostile environment sexual harassment
  • identify the California law that protects workers from sexual harassment
  • identify the Delaware law that protects workers from sexual harassment
  • identify the Illinois law that protects workers from sexual harassment
  • identify the Maine law that protects workers from sexual harassment
  • identify the New York law that protects workers from sexual harassment
  • avoid behaviors that could be considered retaliation for harassment
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
  • describe the purpose and role of your company's anti-harassment policy
  • recognize ways a bystander can intervene in a harassment situation
  • identify abusive conduct as defined by California law
  • respond to harassment if you are being harassed
  • identify employer responsibility related to harassment that occurs outside of work or after hours
  • identify potential remedies for anyone who has been the target of harassment
  • recognize your role in preventing workplace harassment
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing and Responding to Harassment
  • Course Number:
    lc_lch01_b20_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone