Harassment and Discrimination for Employees
Grasp the essentials of workplace harassment prevention through this online course. Covers workplace rights, ADA compliance, EEOC complaints, and more.
- Covers essential federal laws
- Quick, easy 1-hour course
- Leading-edge course structure
- Learn through engaging games and quizzes
100% Online At Your Own Pace
Developed by Certified Safety Experts
Certificate Upon Completion
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About This Course s-mod-info
Harassment refers to unwelcome and offensive behavior, often repetitive, that creates an uncomfortable or hostile environment for the victim. Discrimination involves treating individuals unfairly or unfavorably based on certain characteristics like race, gender, or disability. Unfortunately, both harassment and discrimination can often happen in places of work.
Our online training can help empower employees to combat harassment and discrimination. It covers a variety of topics including workplace rights, sexual harassment, EEOC complaints, hiring/firing practices, ADA compliance, and more. Stay in compliance with federal laws and contribute to a safer workplace environment by enrolling today!
Learning Outcomes
Topics Covered
- Employee Rights in the Workplace
- Pertinent Federal Laws on Job Discrimination
- Reporting Discrimination or Harassment Processes
- Procedures for Filing Complaints with the EEOC
- Impact of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
- Definition of Sexual Harassment
- Unwanted Sexual Advances and Conduct
- Prevention Strategies for Sexual Harassment
- Identifying Situations and Behaviors
- Discriminatory Hiring and Firing Practices
- Discrimination Against Americans with Disabilities
- Implementation of Open-Door Policies
- Addressing the Problem of Workplace Bullying
What You’ll Learn
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand employee rights in the workplace.
- Advocate for fair and equal consideration and treatment.
- Navigate pertinent federal laws on job discrimination.
- Follow processes for reporting discrimination or harassment.
- Comprehend procedures for filing complaints with the EEOC.
- Recognize the impact of sexual harassment in the workplace.
- Define sexual harassment and its components.
- Identify unwanted sexual advances and conduct.
- Assess the creation of an intimidating or hostile work environment.
- Embrace the goal of eliminating sexual harassment.
- Apply prevention strategies for sexual harassment.
- Identify situations and behaviors that may constitute sexual harassment.
- Evaluate discriminatory hiring and firing practices.
- Recognize discrimination against Americans with disabilities.
- Understand the implementation of open-door policies.
- Address the problem of workplace bullying.
Course Facts
What You Get
Certificate of Completion
Support
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Course Access
Courses available 24/7 on any device
Course Structure
At your own pace, save progress as you go
FAQs
What’s Included in this Harassment & Discrimination Training?
Included in this course are important topics such as employee rights, federal discrimination legislation, and reporting harassment. You will learn about sexual harassment, its consequences, and preventive techniques, as well as how to recognize unwelcome actions and discriminatory behavior. We also discuss handicap discrimination, the value of open-door policy, and how to deal with workplace bullying. This training has everything you need to promote a safe, respectful, and compliant workplace.
Who Needs Harassment & Discrimination Certification?
The specifics vary from state to state, but the bottom line is that most companies require all employees and supervisors to complete harassment and discrimination training. Training should cover harassment definition, discrimination, protected characteristics, and company policy for reporting and handling harassment.
How Many Questions are in the Harassment & Discrimination Course Final Exam?
The length of the Harassment & Discrimination Course final exam will vary according to the provider and course. Some courses have shorter tests, but others have longer exams that cover the course more in depth. The exam is designed to test what you’ve learned from important course topics.
How Long Does Harassment & Discrimination Certification Last?
Harassment and discrimination training completion is normally valid for one year. After that, most organizations will require employees to renew their certification to ensure they are up to date.
How Long Can I Access Harassment & Discrimination Course Materials?
Most courses will expire 60 days from the date of enrollment unless otherwise specified in the course details. For online purchases, this starts on the date of purchase. During this time, they can log out and back in to return to where they left off in the course.
Learners who do not complete the course and final assessment within 60 days will have their enrollment disabled and not be eligible for a refund. Please see our Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy for details.
What Can I Do If I Lose My Harassment & Discrimination Certificate?
If you have misplaced your certificate of completion, simply log in to your account and follow these steps to download or print it again. You can also contact our customer support team through chat on the site or by sending an email to [email protected].
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