Sexual Harassment: What you need to know
Sexual harassment is costly for everyone - employers, employees and their customers alike. It not only includes the millions spent in litigation and the overburdening of courts, but the hidden cost of lost productivity, time wasted, and emotional distress. After-the-fact remedies, while important, can never adequately repair the damage that harassment causes in the workplace.
Research studies have stated unequivocally that the single most important solution to sexual harassment is prevention and the most effective prevention programs not only include strong policies against harassment but comprehensive training programs. This program is designed to increase awareness, educate participants in the laws governing harassment, dispel the myths and provide practical solutions for handling even the most sensitive harassment issues.
What it is:
- Sexual Harassment vs. Overreaction to Innocent Behavior
- Legal Definition of Sexual Harassment
- New Guidelines for Defining Employer Liability
- Quid Pro vs. Hostile Environment
The Battle of the Sexes
- Welcome vs. Unwelcome
- Impact vs. Intent
- Landmark Cases, Recent Cases and Rulings
- Men vs. Women Statistics and Changing Trends
- The Reasonable Person Standard
The Manager's Role (for management only)
- The Power Trip - Quid Pro Quo
- Negligent Hiring and Retention
- Handling Complaints and Investigating Claims
- Defamation and Confidentiality
The Employee's Role
- Consequences of Hostile Environment
- What If You Are Harassed
- What If You Are Accused of Harassment
An Ounce of Prevention
- The Proactive Approach
- Policies against Harassment
- Complaint Procedures
Methodology: This program utilizes video, pre-tests, group discussion, case studies, practice exercises and a question and answer segment.
Program Length: One 3 hour session for employees, one 5 hour session for management.
