Harassment Prevention Training for Employees [US]

This Harassment Prevention Training for Employees [US] online training course is designed for all employees in the US. Sexual harassment and other forms of illegal discrimination are damaging to organizations, employees, and society at large. This training will give employees a greater understanding of harassment and illegal discrimination, how they can be prevented, and processes to follow when a complaint is made.
SKU: P3543EN
$15.00

This Harassment Prevention Training for Employees [US] online training course explores how to prevent harassment and illegal discrimination by delving into federal laws that govern this issue, the role of employees in this matter, and how supervisors and employers are expected to handle complaints of harassment and illegal discrimination, should they arise. You will also find a brief discussion in this course on certain state laws where the compliance requirements for harassment prevention training are more stringent. If you belong to one of these states, you will be required to familiarize yourself with your state's laws as well as federal laws.

States like California, New York, and Connecticut have specific training mandates. This federal version applies to all employees in the United States, excluding those three states (they have their own version, which we also offer).

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Harassment Prevention Training for Employees [US] course, the user will learn:

  • Why it is important to maintain a mutually respectful and harassment-free workplace
  • Illegal discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation, drawing on statutory and case law definitions
  • How to recognize types of harassment and illegal discrimination and behaviors that may be considered abusive, inappropriate, and/or unlawful
  • Strategies to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
  • The rights and responsibilities of employees in addressing and preventing workplace harassment
  • What to do if you experience or observe inappropriate and/or unlawful behavior, including the role of confidentiality in the investigation
  • The remedies available to victims
  • How to identify abusive conduct and its effects on employees

Course Outline

This online Harassment Prevention Training for Employees [US] course is made up of the following sections:

  1. Defining Harassment and Discrimination
  2. Laws and Regulations
  3. What is Sexual Harassment?
  4. Recognizing Harassment and Discrimination
  5. Accommodation and Retaliation
  6. Who is Responsible for Preventing Harassment?
  7. Handling Complaints
  8. Examples and Case Studies

Course Audience

This Harassment Prevention Training for Employees [US] online training course was designed for all employees in the US.

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Course Language English
Length Range 31 - 60 Minutes
Length (Hours) 1.0
Course Features Audio, Accessible, Mobile, Video, NASBA CPE - QAS Self Study
NASBA CPE Credits 1.5
Module Number(s) 41336EN
Jurisdiction USA