Human Resources

Workplace Harassment $19.95 Enroll Here

Description: Harassment in the workplace has a long, long history – not just in America, but throughout the civilized world, from ancient history to the present. Harassment today looks very different than it did in earlier years. In these modern times, the scope and definition of harassment has broadened, and any incident of harassment is taken very seriously, and can have legal consequences. This study will present a brief history of harassment in America, the different types of harassment, and what it looks like in the workplace. You will learn how to recognize, report and prevent workplace harassment. Additionally, you will learn what is and what is not harassment, the time limits you have to report harassment, and the employer's liability for harassment.

Topics Covered: Defining Harassment, Brief History of Harassment, Two Types of Unlawful Harassment, Prevalence, Why Does it Happen?, Is it Preventable?, What it Looks Like, Hostile Work Environment Harassment, Age-Based Harassment, Cyberbullying Harassment, Disability-Based Harassment, Gender Based Harassment, Personal Harassment, Physical Harassment, Power Harassment, Psychological Harassment, Racial Harassment, Religious Harassment, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Orientation Harassment, Third Party Harassment, Verbal Harassment, Warning Signs of Harassment, Time Limits for Reporting Harassment, Preventing Harassment, and Employer Liability.