Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace: US

Course Overview

The comprehensive harassment prevention course provides practical knowledge to help you recognize, prevent, and respond effectively to sexual harassment in the workplace. You will begin by exploring the significance of addressing harassment and identifying behaviors that may constitute it—verbal, non-verbal, physical, and visual. The course also explains the two main types of harassment: quid pro quo and hostile work environment, helping you understand how these issues can arise in professional settings. You will examine key legal protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and gain insights into how federal laws compare with state-specific regulations in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, and New York. These comparisons will help you understand your rights and obligations under different legal frameworks. The course further focuses on harassment prevention strategies and highlights your role in fostering a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace culture. Additional resources provide guidance on employer and employee responsibilities, reporting procedures, and available legal resources. This course includes a variety of instructional strategies to support effective learning. You will engage with interactive components such as case-based scenarios, knowledge checks, and quizzes designed to reinforce your understanding and promote active participation. The course culminates in a final comprehensive quiz that reinforces key concepts and assesses your readiness to recognize, prevent, and respond to workplace sexual harassment. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify harassing behaviors, understand legal protections, and support a respectful, harassment-free workplace.