Sexual Harassment Training Classes
In our Sexual Harassment Awareness
training classes your employees will learn and apply
the important skills of handling sexual harassment issues
and complaints. This hands on class thoroughly addresses
the elements of how to
prevent unacceptable
behavior. The class 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 classes 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
class and the costs for conducting it.
Sexual Harassment Training:
Guidelines for a Company Sexual Harassment Policy
UNDERSTAND SEXUAL HARASSMENT
- Appreciate that you and your company can be held liable if your employees engage in sexual harassment
- Know that any unwelcome sexual activity tied to employment decisions or benefits is sexual harassment
- Recognize that sexual harassment may include jokes, vulgar language, sexual innuendoes, pornographic pictures, sexual gestures, physical grabbing or pinching, and other unwelcome or offensive physical touching or contact
- Remember that every sexual harassment charge is extremely serious
- Comprehend that employees who comply with unwelcome sexual advances can still be victims of sexual harassment
- Realize that men as well as woman may be sexually harassed
- Understand that employees may wait a while before lodging sexual harassment charges
COMMUNICATE POLICY
- Issue a strong policy from the CEO against sexual harassment
- Provide a clear definition of sexual harassment using examples of inappropriate behavior
- Review the policy with your employees on a regular basis and provide sexual harassment training as needed
- Discuss the policy with all new employees
- Ensure that third-party suppliers and customers are aware of your sexual harassment policy
ESTABLISH PROCEDURES
- Appoint a senior corporate official to oversee the implementation of the policy
- Train your supervisors and managers to recognize and prevent sexual harassment
- Outline procedures to use in reporting sexual harassment
- Designate a personnel officer or other appropriate manager, rather than a direct supervisor, to receive sexual harassment complaints
- Provide alternative routes for filing complaints
- Keep all sexual harassment charges confidential
ENFORCE POLICY
- Make sure employees who bring charges do not face retaliation
- Safeguard the rights of the accused
- Investigate all sexual harassment charges quickly and thoroughly
- Maintain accurate records of the investigation and the findings
- Take immediate action when sexual harassment is discovered or suspected
- Discipline appropriately any employee found to have engaged in sexual harassment
- Safeguard your employees from third-party work-related sexual harassment
Source: B.S. Roberts & R.A. Mann
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