This session addresses the new guidelines and recent court decisions on harassment in the workplace. Through a discussion of the nature of workplace harassment; a look at the data, roles of the organization, manager, and supervisor; and an examination of the behaviors, attitudes, and stereotypes that define the issues, participants will learn the effects their behavior can have on a work environment.
Behavioral Objectives
Participants will learn:
- The history of the law
- To identify forms of workplace harassment (bullying, sexual)
- An understanding of the nature of the law and its cultural applications
- To develop and initiate a complaint procedure
- How a personal assessment relates to the law
Who Should Attend
All employees
Sample Activities
- Pre-Test: Quiz to introduce the topic
- Just the Facts: A look at the data
- Court Cases: Judicial standards
- Post-Test: Case studies and personal application
Materials
Assessments, handouts, and workbook
Delivery Options
Can be delivered one-on-one, in small groups, or as a half- or full-day workshop