Everyone is entitled to a safe and respectful workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This course outlines the laws in California requiring employers to provide a harassment-free workplace, and discusses the effects of workplace sexual harassment, illegal conduct and how to prevent and resolve sexual harassment complaints. After completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the federal and state laws that prohibit sexual harassment
- List the protected characteristics that sexual harassment law covers
- Describe the type of conduct that constitutes sexual harassment
- Explain the terms abusive conduct and retaliation
- List ways that an employer can help prevent workplace sexual harassment
- Explain the options for filing a sexual harassment complaint
- List the typical steps in a workplace investigation process