S exual harassment has become a major source of conflict, stress, and legal confrontation in the United States. Last year the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received approximately 15,000 charges of sexual harassment. Defining Sexual Harassment focuses on the definitions and pragmatic examples that constitute sexual harassment. In addition, this course examines preventive measures that you and your business can take to prevent the occurrence of sexual harassment and its repercussions.

After completing Defining Sexual Harassment, participants will be able to:

• Identify two types of sexual harassment;
• Understand the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s definition of sexual harassment;
• Recognize the difference between quid pro quo and hostile environment sexual harassment;
• Comprehend the influence of perception and gender in sexual harassment;
• List specific forms of sexual harassment;
• Interpret courts’ rulings of “reasonable person;”
• Understand how sexual harassment impacts the workplace;
• Interpret Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and
• Know that “Prevention is the best tool for the elimination of sexual harassment.”

Defining Sexual Harassment utilizes an interactive structure with six sections (Multimedia Presentation, Readings, Questions & Answers, Resources, Implementation, and Respond). Engaging audio and visual components as well as printable materials are incorporated into the course.  A Certificate of Completion will be awarded.

Defining Sexual Harassment is a valuable course for everyone in the workplace.

Reading, Exercises, Implementation Plan, and Quiz.

2-3 hours

Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Firefox, Safari, or Opera. Sound card and speakers/headphones for audio.

Participants can access this course on computers running Windows, Macintosh, or Unix Variants.

Course participants will have access to the course for a period of six weeks from the date of enrollment in the course.

$39