Sexual Harassment Training Workshops
In our Sexual Harassment Awareness
training workshops your employees will learn and apply
the important skills of handling sexual harassment issues
and complaints. This hands on workshop thoroughly addresses
the elements of how to
prevent unacceptable
behavior. The workshop includes a detailed
overview of what sexual
harassment is, explains legal definitions, discusses sexual
harassment prevention, and shows how to handle sexual
harassment complaints and maintain a positive work
environment.
For more information about individual sexual harassment
training workshops please complete
this form. Once the form is received one of our
consultants will provide you with a confidential proposal
that will include a detailed description of the training
workshop and the costs for conducting it.
Sexual Harassment Training Workshop:
Company Liability - Sexual Harassment by Non-Employees
Harassment by Non-employees falls under the Hostile Environment category of the federal law that governs harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
Hard to believe, but yes the government expects you to protect your employees from outside harassment. Sexual harassment by Non-employees is exactly what it sounds like.
Employees, who are harassed by customers, vendors, temp workers, outside contractors, etc. still retain their rights to a harassment-free workplace.
As an employer, you cannot disregard the situation. The courts have upheld your responsibility in this area.
Remember: an employer must investigate and respond appropriately to the allegation even if it appears trivial or contrived.
It is also in the employer's best interest to take some action whether the claim has substance or not. Document the incident, require additional training, etc.
Court Case
In California, a plaintiff filed a non-employee sexual harassment claim because her employer, International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), pressured her to resume a sexual relationship with a Defense Department official who had the authority to award IBM millions of dollars in project funding.
Award: $65,000 in monetary damages
For more on other types of Sexual Harassment, read about Quid Pro Quo or Sexual Favoritism.
Protect your business from this type of harassment. Make sure your employees are well-trained in harassment and discrimination prevention and awareness.
Source: Rhonda Goetz
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