Workplace Harassment

Harassment can be based on a variety of factors such as race, sex, and disability. Experiencing an uncomfortable situation in the workplace may be more than an unpleasant event; it may be against the law. This alone is what makes this topic very important for every organization.

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Workplace Harassment – Course Outline:

Our Workplace Harassment workshop will give participants the tools to recognize harassment when it occurs. It will help them understand their rights and responsibilities, and create a safe environment for all. Through this workshop your participants will recognize that it is necessary for everyone to identify harassment and exercise anti-harassment policies.

Module One: Getting Started

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: The Background

• The Law
• Identifying Harassment
• Anti-Harassment Policies

Module Three: Developing an Anti-Harassment Policy

• Anti-Harassment Policy: What Should Be Covered
• How Model Policies Work
• Steps to a Healthy Work Place
• Educating Employees

Module Four: Policies in the Workplace

• Anti-Harassment Policy Statements
• Employee’s Rights and Responsibilities
• Employer’s Rights and Responsibilities

Module Five: Proper Procedures in the Workplace

• If You are Being Harassed
• If You are Accused of Harassing
• The Investigation
• Remedies

Module Six: False Allegations

• How to Address the Situation
• Confidentiality
• Monitoring the Situation
• Retaliation
• Appeals

Module Seven: Other Options

• Union Grievance Procedures
• Mediation: Getting Help from Outside Organization

Module Eight: Sexual Harassment

• Defining Sexual Harassment
• Elements of Harassment
• Common Scenarios

Module Nine: Mediation

• What is Mediation?
• Deciding if it is Right
• How to Implement

Module Ten: Conflict Resolution

• How to Resolve the Situation
• Seeing Both Sides
• Deciding the Consequence

Module Eleven: The Aftermath

• How to Move On
• Monitoring the Situation
• Learning from Mistakes

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations