Preventing Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment can be a complex and emotional issue. What may be perceived as appropriate behavior to one person may be blatant harassment to another. And even people who believe they have good intentions unknowingly commit sexual harassment. But everyone deserves a workplace that is free of sexual harassment. You have a responsibility to yourself and your coworkers to take action when faced with sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Learning Objectives

Identify appropriate and inappropriate behavior as defined by the law and company policy.
Recognize how to respond effectively when faced with sexual harassment.

Recognize what to do if you feel you have been harassed,
Recognize how to respond in situations where you are not the primary target of sexual harassment.

Course Outline

1. Overview
1. About this course…
2. Definitions
1. General Definition
2. EEOC Definition
3. Circumstances
4. Two Kinds of Harassment
5. Example of Hostile Work Environment — Jane’s Story
6. Law and Company Policy Are Clarifying
7. Prohibited Behaviors
3. Gray Areas
1. Distinguishing Between Appropriate and Inappropriate
2. Innocent Compliment or Sexual Harassment?
3. Bullying or Sexual Harassment
4. Physical Contact
5. Workplace Romances
6. Workplace Environment
4. Prevention
1. Do Not Ignore Harassment
2. Dealing with a Harasser
3. Additional Support

5. Taking Action
1. Moving from Confronting to a Report
2. Sexual Harassment Directed at Others
3. Example — Irene’s Supervisor
4. Observing a Violation of Company Policy or Law
5. Investigation Process
6. Accusation
7. Discipline
8. Retaliation
6. Consequences
1. Damage
2. Complaints to Government Agencies
3. Complaints of Employment Discrimination
4. Damages through Litigation
7. Conclusion
1. Conclusion