Duration:
One day
Description:
This training program is designed to help you acquaint others with the basics of preventing sexual harassment at work and handling complaints when they do
occur. In this course, participants will learn to recognize actions that would be considered sexual harassment under most laws, learn how to set up
procedures to deal with sexual harassment complaints, and understand how to prevent sexual harassment in the organization.
Table Of Contents:
INTRODUCTION
Welcome and Introductions
Learning Objectives and Agenda
MODULE 1: UNDERSTANDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT
How Did Sexual Harassment Come About?
How Prevalent Is Sexual Harassment?
The Victims and the Accused
Social Stereotypes
What Is Sexual Harassment?
Vicarious Employer Liability
Potential Costs of Legal Defense and Damages
Sexual Harassment vs. Sex Discrimination
MODULE 2: PREVENTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
Preventing Sexual Harassment at Work
Communicating the Policy
Instituting a Training Program
Counseling Employees Who Have Felt Harassed
MODULE 3: HANDLING SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS
The Investigation
Conducting Interviews
Resolving the Complaint
Assessing Your Organization
Government Agencies and the Courts
MODULE 4: MAINTAINING A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Valuing a Harassment-Free Workplace
Case Study: Tom, the Killjoy?
Putting a Stop to Unwelcome Behavior
Assess Your Workplace
CONCLUSION
Learning Objectives Review
Course Evaluation
