This self-paced eLearning will help you fully understand the laws and policies governing workplace harassment, recognize what is and is not appropriate behavior and, most importantly, understand what your role as a manager is in maintaining a workplace free of harassment. The course, taught by MEA’s Amy G. McAndrew, Esquire, Director of Legal and Compliance Services, is interactive, with quizzes throughout to test learners' knowledge.
Objectives
An overview of workplace harassment and discrimination laws
Clear definitions of unlawful harassment, “hostile work environment”, discrimination, unlawful retaliation, and protected categories
An overview of sexual harassment, workplace retaliation, and the complaint procedure
The supervisor’s (or manager’s) key role in preventing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims, and reducing liability exposure for the company
Real world examples to test managers’ knowledge, highlight the differences between unlawful harassment and lawful workplace interactions, and to highlight what managers should look for as a “red flag” that conduct may need to be investigated