Harassment Prevention & Respectful Workplace - California Employee

Learning objectives

• Define Harassment: Define harassment accurately across all settings, including remote, hybrid, and in-person environments. This includes identifying sexual harassment, discrimination, and other forms of inappropriate behavior, and distinguishing them from acceptable workplace conduct.
• Recognize Harassment: Identify various behaviors and situations that may constitute harassment, including subtle forms of harassment and power dynamics that contribute to harassment in the workplace.
• Respond to Harassment: Understand the organization's reporting procedures for harassment, including who to report to, the steps involved in making a report, and the protections available for individuals who report harassment in good faith.
• Prevent Harassment: Leverage strategies that promote respect and inclusivity, establish personal and professional boundaries, and guidance on effective communication to prevent misunderstandings and conflicts.
• How to Define a Bystander: Understand what constitutes a bystander in the context of workplace harassment prevention, distinguishing between passive observation and active involvement as an upstander.
• Apply Bystander Intervention Techniques: Identify the key responsibilities and ethical considerations associated with being a bystander in situations of workplace harassment, including understanding when and how to intervene safely and effectively as an upstander.
• Evaluate the Benefits and Impact Bystanders Contribute to a Safer Workplace. Analyze the potential impact of bystander intervention on creating a culture of respect and accountability within the workplace, recognizing its role in preventing future instances of harassment and promoting a supportive environment for all employees.
• Learners will be able to Understand California harassment and discrimination laws by analyzing the legal frameworks (FEHA vs. Title VII), protected categories, employer size thresholds, supervisor liability, personal liability for harassers, anti-harassment training requirements, statute of limitations, damage caps, definitions of harassment, and bystander intervention training.
• Evaluate how Californiars broader protections and stricter requirements differ from federal guidelines and apply these insights to workplace scenarios.

Course overview