Preventing Harassment in the Workplace

This program covers the basics of what sexual harassment is (and is not), along with a review of other forms of discriminatory harassment, including race, religion, age, gender, and sexual orientation. The course will also cover the basics of handling a complaint, steps in conducting an investigation, and the importance of creating an appropriate work environment. Points learned will be applied in playing a board game in which teams compete against each other in evaluating and addressing harassment scenarios.

Key Learning Points:

• Harassment Defined
• Company and Supervisor Liability
• Prevention
• Management Education
• Setting the Appropriate Environment and Standards
• Handling a Complaint
• Conducting an Investigation
• Winning Through Prevention
• Case Analysis and Competition

Terms and Definitions Which Will Be Covered:

• Sexual Harassment
• Racial Harassment
• Age Discrimination
• Religious Discrimination

For more information, please contact Christine Kutsko at 440/947-1286 or email ckutsko@ercnet.org.