OS-SHR-1001 Preventing Sexual Harassment

Course Description

Sexual harassment is an illegal form of sex discrimination. It can have a significant, negative impact on a work environment if left unchecked. This module discusses sexual harassment and steps you can take to prevent or respond to sexual harassment.By the end of this module, you will be able to

• Define sexual harassment
• Define the terms harasser, target, and bystander
• Describe quid pro quo sexual harassment
• Describe hostile work environment sexual harassment
• List different types of behavior that can create a hostile work environment
• Define sex-based harassment
• Explain steps you can take to stop sexual harassment if you are the target of harassment or a bystander
• Understand that retaliation for speaking out against sexual harassment is illegal
• List who you can go to if you have questions about sexual harassment

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.3