Now more than ever, news headlines report rampant, high-profile sexual harassment allegations almost daily. While employers are responsible for creating a safe work environment, for some there’s a clear misunderstanding of what “safe” actually means.

This online course helps learners understand what sexual harassment is, where it can happen, who it can happen to, and possible consequences for all involved.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Recognize behavior that constitutes sexual harassment
• Discuss the individual impact
• Discuss the organizational impact
• Explain the differences among quid pro quo and hostile work environment
• Recognize behavior that may not be considered legally actionable
• Describe the steps for proper documentation
• Explain how to report an incident
• Recognize when an incident may require outside help
• Identify the risks involved with allowing a culture of harassment
• Explain the benefits of building a harassment-free workplace
• Describe how to respond to a report of sexual harassment
• Discuss how to proceed with a claim of harassment on social media

Sexual Harassment Prevention Online covers the following topics:

• Understanding Sexual Harassment
• Civility in the Workplace
• What is NOT Sexual Harassment (by Law, Anyway)
• Taking Action
• Addressing Harassment
• Additional Management Responsibilities

Approximately 60 minutes

Testing conducted in this online Sexual Harassment Prevention course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.