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Business Fundamentals II: Discrimination & Harassment in the Workplace

Course Status:	Released	Courseware Features
Course Language:	English
Course Duration:	4 Hours
Deployment Options:	Online, Interactive CDs, Network, Downloads, Intranet

Audience

All employees

Prerequisites

None

Course Aim

To introduce employees to the legal concepts of harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment, and to outline what companies and employees can do to prevent and respond to harassment and discrimination

Learning Objectives

Explain why employees need training on harassment and discrimination. Distinguish between discrimination and harassment. Differentiate between civil and criminal liability in relation to harassment and discrimination. Differentiate between strict and notice liability. Outline employees' possible personal liability. Make informed judgements about what constitutes harassment or discrimination. Define sexual harassment. Outline companies' and individuals' responsibilities with regard to discrimination and harassment policy. Outline the best course of action if you are accused of discrimination or harassment at work.

Topics Covered

Avoiding liability - The costs of harassment and discrimination - What constitutes harassment and discrimination - Company and individual liability - Practical implications Sexual harassment - Defining sexual harassment - Recognizing sexual harassment Company and individual responsibilities - Discrimination and harassment policy - Responding to complaints - Investigating complaints - If you are accused - DecisionPath: Investigating a Case of Sexual Harassment