Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment in Maine: A Guide for Employees
Course Description:
This training course is about preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. It’s an important subject because sexual harassment is a form of illegal discrimination under federal law and the Maine Human Rights Act. Our workplace also prohibits sexual harassment, both because it is illegal and also because it creates an unproductive, unpleasant, and sometimes even hostile working environment. And that’s not what we want for our workplace or our employees. This course will cover what sexual harassment is, why it is harmful, and what you can do about it. This course will cover laws specific to the state of Maine.
Course Duration: 15 minutes
Why “Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment in Maine: A Guide for Employees” Matters:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize sexual harassment when it occurs
- Differentiate between the two main kinds of harassment
- Understand and follow workplace policy regarding sexual harassment
- Report incidents and cooperate in investigations
- Help promote and maintain a comfortable, productive work environment
