Sexual Harassment Training

In our Sexual Harassment Awareness training seminars 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 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 courses 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 seminar and the costs for conducting it.

Sexual Harassment Training: Sexual Harassment Training for Managers and Supervisors

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on sex and can occur in many forms and under many different circumstances. Our federal government and most states have passed laws that prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace. As such, all employers are obligated to maintain a harassment-free workplace for its employees at all times.

Managers and supervisors must be aware of their responsibilities and accountability for failure to prevent and correct sexual harassment in the workplace. Part of their responsibilities includes learning to recognize sexual harassment and the appropriate corrective actions to take in the event of an occurrence. As always, implementing preventative measures is the best tool to eliminate sexual harassment.

In addition to the legal implications, sexual harassment destroys the work environment and can affect anyone in any job, not just women. In fact, statistics show that 16% of claims are filed by males. The anxiety and frustration experienced by victims can impact their quality of life not to mention the quality of their work. As an employer, part of your legal and moral obligation is to maintain a workplace free of sexual harassment. By allowing harassment to flourish in your workplace, you will pay a high price in terms of poor employee morale, low productivity, and litigation.

Your Sexual Harassment training workshop should train supervisors and managers in the following areas:

State and federal laws, rules, and regulations on sexual harassment;
Identifying the types and forms of sexual harassment;
Employers' duties in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace;
Preventative measures to adopt to ensure a safe working environment;
Conducting timely and appropriate investigations;
Taking immediate corrective action in the event of an occurrence; and
Remedies for victims of sexual harassment.

Preventing Sexual Harassment

First, adopt a clear sexual harassment policy. Devote a section in your employee policy handbook to sexual harassment that should:

Define sexual harassment
State in no uncertain terms that you will not tolerate sexual harassment
State that you will discipline or fire any wrongdoers
Set out a clear procedure for filing sexual harassment complaint
State that you will investigate fully any complaints that you receive
State that you will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who complains about sexual harassment

Second, disseminate this policy to all employees. Third, regularly provide training to all employees on your policies and on sexual harassment awareness. And, lastly, continually monitor your workplace for signs of sexual harassment.

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