Workplace Harassment: What Employees Need to Know

Course Description:

There are many forms of harassment—all of them against the law. This session will discuss the kind of harassment that arises from the diversity of the American workforce. It covers harassment on the job because of a person’s race, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin.

Why “Workplace Harassment: What Employees Need to Know” Matters:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Understand why workplace harassment is a problem
• Identify the requirements of fair employment laws/company policies
• Recognize signs of workplace harassment
• Follow proper reporting procedures
• Cooperate with harassment investigations
• Understand how you can help maintain a fair and professional workplace

Key Points:

• Illegal harassment is unwelcome behavior directed at a person because of race, color, religion, national, or ethnic origin, age, or sex.
• No rude, insensitive, or abusive behavior of any kind will be tolerated in our organization.
• You play an important role in helping to identify and prevent workplace harassment.