Workplace Harassment Prevention for Multi-state Managers (2 hour version)





Harassment and discrimination can have a devastating impact on an organization's work environment and enormous personal consequences to those involved. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility to both their employees and their company to know their role in preventing and responding to all forms of workplace harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment. This course is intended to help develop a set of values in managerial and supervisory employees that will assist them in preventing and effectively responding to incidents of discrimination and workplace harassment. This course is designed to address the training requirements by various states including California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Illinois (including Chicago City), and New York, and includes coverage of federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment law as well. Additional customization may be required in order to fully address all relevant state and local requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by The Potomac Law Group, PLLC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with legal statutes or statutory instruments. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.


Managers and supervisors


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Workplace Harassment Prevention for Multi-state Managers (2 hour version)

  • identify elements of workplace harassment
  • identify protected classes covered under federal law
  • recognize behaviors that could be considered unlawful harassment
  • avoid behaviors that could be consider retaliation for harassment
  • deal proactively with harassment or behavior that could lead to harassment
  • recognize ways a bystander can intervene in a harassment situation
  • recognize your responsibilities when receiving a harassment complaint
  • identify abusive conduct as defined by California law
  • respond to harassment if you are being harassed
  • identify employer responsibility related to harassment that occurs outside of work or after hours
  • identify the potential consequences if a manager harasses an employee
  • recognize the benefits of a workplace that is based on respect and free from harassment
  • take appropriate action if you're accused of harassment


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