Sexual Harassment Training for Supervisors and Employees in New York & NYC
Course Description:
In this course, we will define sexual harassment and its negative effects in the workplace, as well as outline the steps you and your employer can take to prevent and respond to sexual harassment. This course will also discuss the conduct and responsibilities of a supervisor in creating a workplace that is free from sexual harassment. The fact is, sexual harassment is hurtful and costly and it’s against the law. That’s why the state of New York and New York City require you to receive training on the types of sexual harassment and how to prevent them.
Course Duration: 32 minutes
Why “Sexual Harassment Training for Supervisors and Employees in New York & NYC” Matters:
- Define sexual harassment and it’s negative effects in the workplace
- Outline steps you and your employer can take to prevent and respond to sexual harassment
- Describe the responsibilities of a supervisor in creating a workplace free from sexual harassment
- Identify and adhere to sexual harassment laws and policies specific to the state of New York
- Identify and adhere to sexual harassment laws and policies specific to New York City
Key Points:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the NYHRL, and the NYCHRL prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace.
- Employers must take steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and, should harassment occur, take corrective action to stop the harassment and prevent it from recurring.
- Supervisors should always respond promptly and effectively to any sexual harassment they observe or that is reported to them.
- Anyone at any level in the organization can commit sexual harassment or be harassed.
- Employers can be liable for quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment harassment.
