Sexual Harassment: What Supervisors Need to Know
Course Description:
This course is about sexual harassment in the workplace. It’s an important subject because sexual harassment is a form of illegal discrimination under our Civil Rights laws, as well as under state law.
This workplace also has a formal policy that prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace—a policy you are responsible for enforcing.
This course will cover exactly what sexual harassment is, why it’s so damaging to your organization, and what you can do about it.
Course Duration: 36 minutes
Why “Sexual Harassment: What Supervisors Need to Know” Matters:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand legal and policy requirements and your responsibilities as a supervisor
- Identify behaviors that could be sexual harassment or inappropriate for the workplace
- Avoid harassing and inappropriate behaviors in the workplace and online platforms
- Respond to any inappropriate behavior effectively, whether you witness it or it is reported to you
- Understand and help your employer avoid liability
- Promote and maintain a comfortable, productive working environment
Key Points:
Sexual harassment is prohibited by law and workplace policy.
- It involves more than physical conduct; it can also be verbal or visual.
- Sexual harassment harms us all.
- And finally, you have a responsibility to help prevent it.
