Online Class: Preventing Workplace Harassment

Master the intricacies of workplace harassment, from identifying early warning signs to implementing effective interventions and legal compliance, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all. Make proactive changes to foster a work culture that prioritizes integrity and professionalism.
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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 23
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    Assignments
  • 352
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Championing a Harassment-Free Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide

In the vibrant tapestry of workplace dynamics, myriad challenges can surface, each woven with its unique intricacies. From managerial concerns and client complexities to task-driven dilemmas, the workplace is an intricate ecosystem. Yet, amongst these, the most delicate and potentially volatile threads are those of interpersonal relationships among staff. Tensions can simmer, differences can escalate, and the darkest shadows cast are often by the menace of workplace harassment.

In today's era, where society battles frequent storms of bullying and harassment, it is unsettling yet vital to acknowledge their presence in professional settings. Left unchecked, harassment doesn't just unsettle individuals; it can destabilize entire organizations, tarnishing both morale and reputation. The silver lining? With awareness, commitment, and the right tools, businesses can create sanctuaries of respect and professionalism. This course is your roadmap to cultivating such an environment. Embark on a transformative journey covering:

  • Deciphering Harassment: Unpack the multifaceted nature of harassment. Dive into its myriad manifestations, understand its roots, and learn to recognize early signs before they escalate.

  • Legal Foundations: Navigate the robust legal framework surrounding harassment. Equip yourself with an understanding of the laws, ensuring your organization's practices are not just ethically sound but legally compliant.

  • Proactive Measures: Beyond theoretical knowledge, arm yourself with actionable strategies. Address current concerns, develop preventive mechanisms, and foster a workspace where respect is non-negotiable.

The path to a harmonious workplace starts with knowledge and decisive action. Are you ready to be the vanguard against workplace harassment, championing a culture of respect and dignity? Step forward and shape a future where every employee thrives in safety and harmony. Let's begin this pivotal journey today!

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Workplace Harassment Explained

Workplace harassment is a prevalent and significant issue across various professional settings, with many encountering it during their careers. This lesson explores its manifestations, impact, and preventative strategies, emphasizing awareness and education for effective intervention. Additional lesson topics: Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment and Discrimination; Definition of Workplace Harassment; Identifying the Different Types of Workplace Harassment 12 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Motives for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz

Lesson 2. Spotting Subtle and Overt Workplace Harassment

Different treatment, often linked to power dynamics, may result in isolation or unwanted favoritism that breeds further harassment. Such scenarios might lead to destructive gossip or false rumors, isolating victims and escalating workplace tensions while fostering quid pro quo arrangements. Additional lesson topics: Guide to Identifying and Dealing with Workplace Harassment; Signs to Identifying Workplace Harassment 10 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz

Lesson 3. Recognizing and Responding to Hostile Workplace Harassment

This lesson highlights hostile environments in workplaces, emphasizing their normalization and impact on victims and bystanders. Strategies for prevention focus on early awareness and action, although legal definitions and protections vary by state. Additional lesson topics: What Makes a Work Environment Hostile?; Nonexistent Law That Will Get You Fired: Hostile Work Environment 11 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 3 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson 4. Exploring Retaliation: A Unique Form of Workplace Harassment

Retaliation, rooted in hierarchical conflict, reflects punitive actions against employees who voice concerns, demanding comprehensive legal intervention to secure safe workplaces. Rising retaliation complaints necessitate that organizations establish strategic anti retaliation protocols and adhere to EEOC guidelines to safeguard fair employment practices. Additional lesson topics: Psychology: what is workplace retaliation; Workplace Retaliation: What Are Your Rights?; Legal Options of Workplace Retaliation 10 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz

Lesson 5. Understanding Quid Pro Quo Harassment

The age-old notion of quid pro quo holds potential for both constructive exchange and destructive harassment within professional environments, contingent on its application. This module investigates the latter's ramifications, offering insights into identifying and forestalling misuse. Additional lesson topics: The meaning and origin of the expression: Quid pro quo 11 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz

Lesson 6. Understanding Sexual Harassment

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sexual harassment, with laws varying by state to provide additional protections; it is crucial to be informed of specific state laws to understand the full scope of legal measures. Identifying forms like quid pro quo and hostile environments, sexual harassment manifests in physical, verbal, or visual forms, often going unreported due to societal norms and pressure. Additional lesson topics: Definition of Sexual Harassment; Causes of Sexual Harassment; Facts about Sexual Harassment; Examples of Sexual and Non-Sexual Harassment 10 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz

Lesson 7. Discrimination in the Workplace

Discrimination is a pervasive form of harassment that can exist both independently and as a contributor to other forms, affecting societal and workplace environments with alarming regularity. This lesson outlines various demographic-based discrimination types, such as race, gender, age, sexual orientation, health status, religion, politics, and ethnicity, and discusses protective laws against them like Title VII and ADA. Additional lesson topics: Types of Workplace Discrimination With Examples; Proving Discrimination 11 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 7 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz

Lesson 8. The Minds of Harassers: Unpacking Motivations and Behaviors

Effective prevention of workplace harassment depends on understanding perpetrator motivators like power dynamics and subconscious prejudice. Implementing checks in authority and analyzing behaviors can help maintain safe workspaces. 10 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz

Lesson 9. Industries and Occupations: Harassment Risk Factors

Factors such as industry type, workforce homogeneity, and management styles are explored as contributors to workplace harassment, with an emphasis on high-risk sectors like retail and restaurants. The lesson articulates that both diverse and traditional workplaces face unique harassment challenges, influenced by their internal dynamics and societal norms. Additional lesson topics: DOL Workplace Violence Program – Appendices; Workplace Harassment Still a Major Problem Experts Tell EEOC at Meeting; Bureau of Statistics 10 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz

Lesson 10. Ensuring Safety and Equality at Work

Employees have rights like safe working conditions, information access, and privacy that help safeguard against workplace harassment. It’s the employer's responsibility to maintain these rights, set fair wages, and ensure customers do not become victims or perpetrators of harassment. Additional lesson topics: Your Rights Against Workplace Discrimination and Harassment; Employers bear wide responsibility to prevent workplace harassment; What HR must do when customers harass employees 10 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz

Lesson 11. Understanding Legal Action in Workplace Harassment Cases

This lesson details the complexity of navigating workplace harassment laws, featuring key federal laws like Title VII, which prohibits discrimination but excludes sexual orientation, and subsequent amendments enhancing worker protections. It emphasizes documenting harassment and consulting legal experts as pivotal steps for those considering legal recourse. Additional lesson topics: Is Workplace Bullying Illegal? 11 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 11 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz

Lesson 12. Preventative Measures for a Respectful Work Environment

Analyzing previous harassment incidents provides insights necessary for crafting effective prevention policies. Understanding patterns and triggers of past harassment aids in implementing targeted measures to prevent recurrence. Additional lesson topics: Employers Must Enforce Policies Uniformly; Guidelines on the prevention of workplace harassment; Steps For Effective Workplace Harassment Prevention 11 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 12 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz

Lesson 13. Building Trust: A Comprehensive Guide to Internal Reporting Mechanisms

Establishing a formal reporting system demonstrates an organization's dedication to tackling workplace harassment, thereby encouraging employees to share their concerns confidently. To maximize its efficacy, it's crucial to ensure the system is accessible, user-friendly, and safeguards the privacy of reporters. Additional lesson topics: Complying With Workplace Records and Reporting Requirements; How to File a Harassment Claim; Developing a Training Plan for Legal Compliance 10 Total Points
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz

Lesson 14. Addressing Workplace Harassment: From Report to Resolution

Workplace harassment cases can still occur even with the best-preventive strategies, and addressing them requires cautious and structured responses. This lesson covers the essential steps, including report review and unbiased investigation, leading to proper disciplinary actions. Additional lesson topics: How to Take Action Against Workplace Harassment; Workplace harassment and discrimination—the importance of taking action; When Can You Sue for Harassment and Emotional Distress? 11 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 14 Activity
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz

Lesson 15. Combatting Harassment: A Guide to Key Resources

The course emphasizes various organizations that are instrumental in combating workplace harassment, highlighting their distinct roles from legal enforcement to direct aid for victims. Utilizing these resources, including national bodies like the EEOC and non-profits like RAINN, empowers individuals and organizations to effectively address and prevent harassment. 70 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
218
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the legal definitions of workplace harassment and articulate why such behaviors are considered unlawful under U.S. federal laws.
  • Define workplace harassment by identifying different forms it can take, including verbal, physical, sexual, and environmental types, citing specific examples.
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify subtle and overt characteristics of workplace harassment by analyzing real-world scenarios.
  • Recognize and differentiate between workplace harassment and bullying behaviors by evaluating employee interactions and responses.
  • Define and identify the specific markers of a hostile work environment, outlining how they differ from general workplace harassment.
  • Describe the legal criteria required to classify a workplace as a hostile environment, and evaluate its impact on victims' working conditions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify and differentiate instances of retaliation from other types of harassment by analyzing changes in employment terms following a complaint.
  • Recognize the legal definition of retaliation and its classification as a unique form of workplace harassment based on adverse reactions to complaints.
  • Define quid pro quo harassment and differentiate it from legitimate workplace practices using specific examples.
  • Identify early warning signs of quid pro quo harassment and outline reporting procedures per company and legal standards.
  • Define sexual harassment and distinguish between quid pro quo and hostile environment harassment based on real-world examples.
  • Identify effective strategies to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace by implementing zero-tolerance policies and educational programs.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of different forms of discrimination by identifying and describing at least three types prevalent in the workplace.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Preventing Workplace Harassment
Course Number: 9770503
Lessons Rating: 4.88 / 5 Stars (683 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: With online access available nationwide, this course reaches all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Additionally, it’s open to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: December 2023
CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Linda Zavadil
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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  • "Overall a well organized and informational course. It added to my knowledge in a very good way. The section on creating a reporting system was the most helpful." -- Julianna S.
  • "The course was very help. I enjoyed learning more about workplace harassment." -- Francia B.

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