Managing Workplace Harassment

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Course Description

Workplace harassment is a serious and growing concern that can affect any organization, often in ways that go unnoticed. While some may believe, “It doesn’t happen here,” harassment can take many forms—from inappropriate comments or emails to physical actions or unfair reassignment of duties. Harassment is not only unacceptable but also illegal, and addressing it promptly is essential to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.

Our Managing Workplace Harassment course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to identify, report, and address harassment effectively. By fostering a culture of accountability and awareness, this course helps organizations create a safer, more inclusive, and productive workplace for everyone.

10+

Hours

62

Lectures

$60

Price

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learning Objectives

  • Define various types of discrimination and harassment.
  • Identify the different types of harassment and their signs.
  • Understand the employer’s responsibilities. 
  • Discuss how to remediate workplace harassment.
  • Understand the harassment reporting processes and procedures.
  • Discuss the steps that will be necessary in reporting harassment in the workplace.

Course Outline

Module One: Discrimination

  • Gender
  • Race
  • Religion
  • Disability
  • Case Study
  • Module One: Review Questions

Module Two: Physical Harassment

  • Hitting
  • Threatening Behavior
  • Destroying Property
  • Workplace Homicide
  • Case Study
  • Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Verbal Harassment

  • Yelling
  • Insulting
  • Ordering
  • Blaming
  • Case Study
  • Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Sexual Harassment

  • Touching
  • Gestures
  • Sharing Inappropriate Photos
  • Sharing Inappropriate Jokes
  • Case Study
  • Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Psychological Harassment

  • Isolating
  • Discrediting
  • Disparaging
  • Contesting
  • Case Study
  • Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Cyberbullying

  • Sending Humiliating Mass Emails
  • Sending Harassing Emails
  • Emailing Lies to Others
  • Monitoring Policy
  • Case Study
  • Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Employer Responsibility

  • Understanding Federal and State Laws
  • Recordkeeping
  • Investigating Complaints
  • Remediating Harassment
  • Case Study
  • Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Stopping Harassment Before It Happens

  • Developing Anti-Harassment Policy
  • Regularly Updating Policy
  • Training Employees
  • Emphasizing Consequences for Non-Compliance
  • Case Study
  • Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Reporting Harassment

  • Filing with Human Resources ASAP
  • Keeping Detailed Records
  • EEOC
  • Filing a Lawsuit
  • Case Study
  • Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Handling Harassment Complaints

  • Creating a Step-by-Step Process
  • Publishing a Step-by-Step Process
  • Training Employees
  • Retaliating
  • Case Study
  • Module Ten: Review Questions

Assessment