Lesson: Workplace Harassment US Employees
After completing this topic, you should be able to
- identify the elements of workplace harassment
- recognize why victims and others are often reluctant to report 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
- recognize the concepts that form the legal basis underpinning unlawful workplace harassment
- recognize quid pro quo sexual harassment
- recognize how hostile environment harassment can occur
- avoid behaviors that could be considered retaliation for harassment
- recognize ways a bystander can intervene in a harassment situation
- respond to harassment if you are being harassed
- identify key considerations related to harassment that occurs outside of work or after hours
- recognize the types of penalties companies or individuals may face
- recognize the benefits of a workplace that is based on respect and free from harassment
- recognize the things you can do to help keep your workplace harassment-free
- recognize your role in preventing workplace harassment
