Sexual harassment: eLearning course preview

Every year, millions of dollars are spent defending sexual harassment lawsuits and paying damages and settlements. You should understand the kinds of conduct that can be considered harassment, the defenses available to the employer, how to prevent and punish harassing conduct, and how to document investigations and discipline.

Participants of this course will gain a deep understanding of the issues surrounding sexual harassment, learn to identify and prevent inappropriate behaviors, and explore methods for fostering a safe environment. Watch this course preview to see some of the ways sexual harassment can be prevented in the workplace.

Key takeaways

• Understand that sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on sex
• Understand that sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal, and violates federal law, as well as the laws of many states
• Learn the two kinds of sexual harassment, which are Quid Pro Quo harassment, or “this for that,” and hostile environment
• Understand the kinds of conduct that can be considered harassment
• Know the defenses available to the employer
• Learn how to prevent and punish harassing conduct
• Understand how to document investigations and deliver discipline resulting from sexual harassment

Course libraries
This course is part of TrainingToday’s HR Employment, Preventing Sexual Harassment, Sexual Harassment: Draw the Line, and HR All Access libraries. Request a consultation today for more information.