Completely revised for 2012, our Workplace Harassment course presents a more in-depth look at harassment, allowing participants to have a greater understanding of how to recognize and prevent unlawful harassment from occurring in the workplace.
Having an anti-harassment policy or sexual harassment policy is not enough. The company is at risk if managers and employees are not trained to be sensitive to comments, gestures, behaviors, or mannerisms, which may be construed as harassment or creating a hostile work environment. Additionally, regular training in unlawful harassment prevention is one component that allows employers to use the powerful affirmative defense against claims of harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
Workplace harassment is not only unlawful, it is harmful to the success of any organization. The aim of this workshop is to encourage mutual understanding, sensitivity and respect among employees while limiting the potential for expensive charges of discrimination or harassment. Ultimately, the goal is to create an environment which allows employees to perform at their best.
Topics that will be covered include:
- Explanation of state and federal law and employer liability
- Understanding the right to work in an environment free from harassment
- Description of behaviors which constitute unlawful harassment
- Explanation of company procedures for reporting harassment and the responsibility for doing so
- Appropriate responses to offensive behavior
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- List examples of words, behaviors and actions that could constitute workplace harassment
- Describe the difference between quid pro quo and hostile work environment harassment
- Differentiate between unlawful harassment and behavior which is merely unpleasant
- Explain what to do if they become a target or a witness to unlawful harassment
- Explain the best course of action if they are notified that their behavior caused offense
Please call 206-329-1120 or visit www.wa-emp.com for more information.
COST: $450.00 PER SESSION
Facilitator: Washington Employers Professional Staff
Program Level: Basic