Sexual Harassment Compliance

Sexual harassment is a hot topic in today's world both in the corporate arena and in the personal arena. In this online class we will explore the concept of sexual harassment and look at solutions. Most of the ideas here will be directed toward the corporate arena, however many of the definitions and concepts apply equally to both arenas.

Be aware that many aspects of the rules and concepts governing sexual harassment are part of law. That means they must be respected and followed, but it also means that they are changing -- constantly. Any sub-topic within the legal field is part of a living code, that means the code has been set out but is always being refined, talked about, tested, renewed, and sometimes discarded. Fifty years ago, online sexual harassment wasn't an issue; today it is. So be aware that this course is not going to replace solid legal council in the area of sexual harassment. Instead, this course will be a guideline to help you understand and end sexual harassment in the workplace. To that end, we'll provide practical advice, suggestions, and ideas on how to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, and moreover, we'll go into the necessary procedures/guidelines your personnel/HR department should have in place (and posted) in case there is an instance of sexual harassment.

You must come in with an open mind.

1. To understand what sexual harassment is and what behaviors are deemed acceptable and not acceptable in the modern workplace.
2. To help you provide solutions to prevent sexual harassment from happening in your workplace.
3. To help you provide guidelines and procedures to follow in the event there is an instance of sexual harassment in your workplace.

You'll need a computer with an Internet connection, and a web-browser.

There are only 5 exams in this course, each around 20 points a piece. They test your knowledge of the course lesson content provided. They are not difficult exams, and if you read and understand the lesson material provided, you should have no problem completing this course with high marks.

This course will be a guideline to help you understand and end sexual harassment in the workplace. To that end, we'll provide practical advice and suggestions and the ideas discussed here are not to be considered legal advice. You should seek professional guidance for more detailed enquiries or existing problems in your workplace. This course is not going to replace solid legal council in the area of sexual harassment.

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to: