Workplace Harassment

Harassment can be based on a variety of factors such as race, sex, and disability. Experiencing an uncomfortable situation in the workplace may be more than an unpleasant event; it may be against the law. This alone is what makes this topic very important for every organization.

Our Workplace Harassment course will give participants the tools to recognize harassment when it occurs. It will help them understand their rights and responsibilities, and create a safe environment for all. Through this course, participants will recognize that it is necessary for everyone to identify harassment and exercise anti-harassment policies.

Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

Module Two: The Background

• The Law
• Identifying Harassment
• Anti-Harassment Policies

Module Three: Developing an Anti-Harassment Policy

• An Anti-Harassment Policy: What Should Be Covered
• How Model Policies Work
• Steps to a Healthy Work Place
• Educating Employees

Module Four: Policies in the Workplace

• Anti-Harassment Policy Statements
• Employee"s Rights and Responsibilities
• Employer"s Rights and Responsibilities

Module Five: Proper Procedures in the Workplace

• If You are Being Harassed
• If You are Accused of Harassing
• The Investigation
• Remedies

Module Six: False Allegations

• How to Address the Situation
• Confidentiality
• Monitoring the Situation
• Retaliation
• Appeals

Module Seven: Other Options

• Union Grievance Procedures
• Mediation: Getting Help from Outside Organization
• Review Questions

Module Eight: Sexual Harassment

• Defining Sexual Harassment
• Elements of Harassment
• Common Scenarios
• Review Questions

Module Nine: Mediation

• What is Mediation
• Deciding if it is Right
• How to Implement
• Review Questions

Module Ten: Conflict Resolution

• How to Resolve the Situation
• Seeing Both Sides
• Deciding the Consequence
• Review Questions

Module Eleven: The Aftermath

• How to Move On
• Monitoring the Situation
• Learning from Mistakes
• Review Questions