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A detailed course on harassment and discrimination prevention that addresses requirements around AB1825, AB2053, SB396 and CA FEHA requirements. This course consists of 12 modules and is designed especially for supervisors & managers.

An interactive course providing the education, guidance and authority to help managers rise to the challenge of preventing, recognizing and reporting sexual harassment in the workplace. When it comes to workplace sexual harassment... enough is ENOUGH!

ENOUGH! uses a dramatic story line and interactive learning components to effectively engage learners... to trigger empathy. The truth is... without knowing the real consequences of workplace sexual harassment, people are less likely to change.

Sexual harassment...you see it in the news just about every day. But if you're like most people, you probably think that sexual harassment is someone else's problem...that it can't happen in your workplace. The truth is, it can happen anywhere.

It seems like every time we turn on the TV or read an online site, there are more sexual misconduct accusations… and even more fallout. It’s important that you understand the definition and repercussions of any form of sexual misconduct within the workplace.

Managers must be able to recognize, even address and report harassment in an appropriate and timely manner. To ensure effectiveness, this course goes beyond basic sexual harassment training to address unacceptable workplace behavior including discrimination, retaliation, bullying and other forms of harassment that may occur in your workplace.

Educate your employees on the most common forms of sexual harassment. This course provides the understanding and skills necessary to create and maintain a respectful workplace.

Harassment means to trouble, worry or torment someone on a persistent basis. The important phrase here is “on a persistent basis.” Usually, a one-time offense is not considered harassment in the eyes of the law. This means that it's your responsibility to say something if you are offended or if you feel that someone's actions have crossed the line.

Inappropriate touching in the workplace - regardless of gender - is any unwelcome, non-consensual physical contact that violates personal boundaries and creates a hostile work environment. It can range from groping and massaging to holding hands and hugging. Inappropriate touching can be considered sexual harassment when it is severe or pervasive, meaning that it is either very serious or happens frequently. Do you know what to look out for when it comes to potential harassment?

It’s important to have clear policies and procedures to prevent, address, and resolve third-party sexual harassment, and to educate and train their employees on how to handle such situations. It's also important for employees to report any incidents of third-party sexual harassment to their supervisor and/or human resources. By doing so, both the employee and the employer can protect their rights, dignity, and interests.

Did you know that as a manager or supervisor - you are held to a higher legal standard in harassment & abusive conduct cases. Workplace harassment has consequences - for the target of harassment, the organization and even YOU - the manager or supervisor! Learn how to identify and address workplace harassment using real-life examples and relevant video scenarios. As a manager, you need to know how to address bad workplace behavior.

Most of us know that we all share a responsibility for preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. But one of the challenges we face on a day to day basis is recognizing it. It's not enough to understand the legal definition alone… we have to know what sexual harassment looks like in the real world… and its consequences on each other… and the organization.

Let's be honest, workplace sexual harassment is still an issue. Even when subtle in nature, comments, body language, and tone of voice that imply something sexual is not appropriate in the workplace. These kinds of actions can easily lead to charges of hostile environment sexual harassment.

Joking can make the workplace fun, but it is also an area that can easily cross the line from being inappropriate to being illegal. People who work together sometimes engage in ‘harmless flirting’. As long as that behavior is welcome for those who are flirting, and those who are around to see it, it isn’t sexual harassment. When someone changes their mind, however, the welcomeness ends, and it’s time to stop.

What do you do when a co-worker (or employee) takes compromising pictures of fellow worker and decides to post them on social media? Are you prepared for the fallout? Understanding how this behavior could be the basis of disciplinary action and even a hostile environment sexual harassment lawsuit.

Do your employees know the difference between unprofessional and illegal behavior and sexual harassment? Could they recognize how an unwelcome pursuit can become harassing behavior? What if it was a manager pursuing an employee? Inappropriate or illegal?

Do your employees know the difference between unprofessional and illegal behavior and sexual harassment? Do they know how to handle borderline situations involving themselves or their coworkers, even third party vendors/non-employees? This powerful vignette drives discussion, builds awareness and helps prevent incidents of sexual harassment.

Do your employees know the difference between unprofessional and illegal behavior and sexual harassment? Do they know how to handle borderline situations involving themselves or their coworkers? This video situation is a powerful tool to drive discussion, build awareness and prevent incidents of harassment in your organization.

Do your employees, staff and even management team understand that sexual harassment can take many forms? It can be verbal, as with jokes, comments, or propositions. It can be visual, as in written notes, cartoons, or objects. It can be electronic, as in e-mails, social media posts, and texts. And it can be physical, as with touching, gesturing, or leering and staring.

Slapping any employee on the butt is inappropriate workplace behavior and should not happen with any employee! Unwanted touching, swatting, rubbing or any other physical action of this type spells trouble in the workplace. It’s best to keep physical contact to a minimum and always on a professional level.