Online Class: Workplace Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era

In the last few years, sexual harassment has become a hotly debated topic in the public conversation. Whether it's because of scandals in Hollywood and on Capitol Hill, social movements, news repo

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Lessons
17

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265

Students
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7

Hours
average time
0.7

CEUs

Course Description

In the last few years, sexual harassment has become a hotly debated topic in the public conversation. Whether it's because of scandals in Hollywood and on Capitol Hill, social movements, news reports of instances, or just an increased awareness of the issue, it seems like everyone's talking about it. And yet so many do not know that much about sexual harassment: what it is, who it affects, where it happens, etc.

Sexual harassment in the workplace isn't just a popular area of conversation; it's a real issue that is creating problems for ordinary people who are just trying to make a living. There are many misconceptions about what does or doesn't count as sexual harassment, and who actually experiences it. There are so many myths surrounding sexual harassment that many people do not know what to do when they experience it--as a victim, a bystander, or even as an instigator. This makes it hard for it to be addressed and for any real change to be made.

This course will look the truth of sexual harassment in the workplace and hopefully put to rest some of the misconceptions that prevent it from being taken seriously. Some of the topics that will be discussed will be the history of sexual harassment, the laws that determine what it is and what can be done about it, and the different roles that are involved in a particular instance.

This course is intended to serve as a tool for those who are looking to combat sexual harassment in the professional world and to help those who have been victimized by it. Do you have what it takes to join the fight?

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: What Is Sexual Harassment?

This lesson will introduce you to the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace, providing you with some of the basic information needed for you to navigate through this course. Additional lesson topics: EEO: Sexual Harassment: What are the different types of sexual harassment?; How myths about sexual harassment keep us in the dark; A Manager's Guide to Preventing Liability for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace; Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations, The: A Step-By-Step Guide to Handling Employee Complaints and Problems; Because of Sex: One Law, Ten Cases, and Fifty Years That Changed American Women's Lives at Work 10 Total Points

Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Course Introduction and Goals
Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz

Lesson 2: The History of Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

This lesson will dive into the history of sexual harassment in the workplace with an inclusion of its presence in society, traditional working environments, and special circumstances. Additional lesson topics: History of the Women's Rights Movement; The Long History of Workplace Sexual Harassment; A Brief History of Sexual Harassment in America Before Anita Hill 8 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz

Lesson 3: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Today

This lesson will discuss sexual harassment in the workplace as it appears today. Additional lesson topics: The industries with the worst sexual harassment problem; Sexual harassment isn't a Hollywood, tech, or media issue — it affects everyone; The Pervasiveness of Sexual Harassment in Today's White-Collar Workplace; Know Your Rights at Work 9 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson 4: The Hidden Costs of Sexual Harassment

This lesson will look at the costs of sexual harassment in the workplace, many of which are not always apparent at first glance. Additional lesson topics: The Mental Health Costs of Harassment; Here's How Sexual Harassment Settlements Really Work; Sexual harassment: the hidden costs for employers; $MeToo: The Economic Cost of Sexual Harassment 9 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz

Lesson 5: Understanding Opportunity and Motivation

This lesson will look at the different aspects that go into sexual harassment in the workplace and help foster instances. Additional lesson topics: It's Not Just Harvey Weinstein: Why Sexual Harassment In The Workplace Goes Unreported; Are You an Easy Target For Bullies?; Several psychologists explain why men harass women in the workplace; Causes of Workplace Sexual Harassment- The Basics 9 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz

Lesson 6: Identifying Offenders, Helpers, Apologists, and Rule Benders

This lesson will look at the different roles that may be present in any given case of sexual harassment and what may be involved with each one. Additional lesson topics: Workplace Sexual Harassment: Prevent. Identify. Correct.; The Thinking Processes of Sexual Predators; How to Identify Workplace Sexual Harassment When You See It; Sexual Harassment: Offender Stereotypes 10 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz

Lesson 7: Understanding Laws and Their Role

This lesson will look at the legal aspects of sexual harassment in the workplace, especially the laws covering it. Additional lesson topics: The Violence Against Women Act: Overview, Legislation, and Federal Funding; Congressional Accountability Act – Overview; Meritor Savings Bank, FSB v. Vinson; State requirements for sexual harassment scroll down for list links ; Understanding Title VII: Safeguard Your Company When Firing A Protected-Class Employee; Understanding Title VII: What Organizations Need to Know About Employees In Protected Classes 9 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz

Lesson 8: Crisis Management: What To Do

This lesson will look at the different things that a person should do if they have been impacted by an instance of sexual harassment. Additional lesson topics: How to Heal From Workplace Sexual Harassment; How to Deal With Sexual Harassment WHILE It's Happening; Concerned About Sexual Harassment? Here's What Your Company Should be Doing; A 15-Point Plan For Boards and CEOs to Eradicate Sexual Harassment In Their Organizations 9 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz

Lesson 9: Anatomy of a Sexual Harassment Case: The Process of Claiming Sexual Harassment

This lesson will look into the early stages of filing a claim of sexual harassment in the workplace or other professional setting. Additional lesson topics: Filing a Formal Complaint; OPINION: What You Need to Know Before Filing a Sexual Harassment Complaint; Sexual Harassment: Actions You Can Take; How to Handle an Employee Sexual Harassment Complaint 10 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz

Lesson 10: Anatomy of a Sexual Harassment Case: Legal Proceedings

This lesson will look at the legal proceedings that may be available in a sexual harassment case. Additional lesson topics: Sexual Harassment: When You Should Talk to a Lawyer; What You Can Expect After a Charge is Filed; What is the statute of limitations for sexual harassment claims? 10 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz

Lesson 11: How to Move Forward: for Businesses

This lesson will look at the aftermath of a sexual harassment claim and how businesses can move forward for the better. Additional lesson topics: Me Too, But Now What? What Board Members Need to Know About Workplace Sexual Harassment; Several Key Steps For Companies Responding to Sexual Harassment Or Discrimination Allegations; Sexual Harassment Cases Show the Ineffectiveness of Going to H.R. 10 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz

Lesson 12: How to Move Forward: For Victims

This lesson will look at what victims can do to help themselves and heal after a sexual harassment case. Additional lesson topics: The Kavanaugh Case Illustrates Exactly Why Survivors Don't Come Forward; Any Type of Sexual Harassment Can Cause Psychological Harm, Study Says; Moving Forward: Healing After Sexual Assault; Sexual Assault Survivor's Guide 7 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz

Lesson 13: How to Move Forward: For the Harasser

This lesson will look at the aftermath of a sexual harassment case as it pertains to the harassers who are accused. Additional lesson topics: Investigating the True Cost of Workplace Sexual Harassment; The Terrible Cost Of Sexual Harassment--And How to Avoid It; What You Need to Do If You Are Falsely Accused of Sexual Harassment; Sexual harassment 101: what everyone needs to know 10 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz

Lesson 14: Preventing Harassment and Promoting Workplace Equity

This lesson will look at two concepts--prevention measures against harassment and the promotion of workplace equity. Additional lesson topics: Make It Easy for Employees to Speak Out When Harassment Occurs; Protect Workers Whose Jobs Make Them Vulnerable to Harassment; Tips for Promoting Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace; Why Equality Matters, and Several Ways to Develop An Authentic Workplace 9 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz

Lesson 15: Additional Resources

This final lesson will provide information about additional resources. Additional lesson topics: EASNA; IAHBH; Department of Justice; EEOC; U.S. Department Of Labor; RAINN; ACLU; Workplace Fairness 70 Total Points

Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz
Assessment: The Final Exam

199

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

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

Describe what sexual harassment is.
Describe the history of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Describe sexual harassment in the workplace today.
Summarize the hidden costs of sexual harassment.
Describe methods for identifying offenders, helpers/apologists, and rule benders.
Summarize laws and their role.
Summarize anatomy of a sexual harassment case.
Summarize ways to move forward after a sexual harassment incident: for businesses, victims, and the harasser.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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