Harassment Prevention for Delaware Employees – Workplace v2.0


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



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 specifically to address the training requirements under Delaware law, and 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
Employees in Delaware

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.3

Lesson Objectives

Harassment Prevention for Delaware Employees – Workplace v2.0

  • Harassment Prevention for Delaware Employees – Workplace v2.0
  • identify the elements of workplace harassment
  • recognize why targets and others are often reluctant to report harassment
  • Knowledge Check: What is Unlawful 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: Anti-harassment Laws
  • recognize quid pro quo sexual harassment
  • recognize hostile environment harassment
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing Sexual Harassment
  • avoid behaviors that could be considered retaliation for harassment
  • recognize ways a bystander can intervene in a harassment situation
  • Knowledge Check: Dealing with Harassment
  • respond to harassment if you are being harassed
  • identify employer responsibility related to harassment that occurs outside of work or after hours
  • Knowledge Check: Handling Harassment Situations
  • identify potential remedies for anyone who has been the target of harassment
  • recognize the benefits of a workplace that is based on respect and free from harassment
  • recognize your role in preventing workplace harassment
  • Knowledge Check: The Importance of Your Role
  • Course Number:
    lch_01_a87b_lc_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone