Course Code: REL-ALL-0-WMSH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the laws regarding sexual harassment and the investigation process of a sexual harassment claim.
Explain the differences between the types of sexual harassment.
Identify both employee and non-employee rights regarding sexual harassment.
Recognize your role in preventing, recognizing, investigating, and taking corrective action concerning sexual harassment in the workplace.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What Is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual Harassment Defined
The Cost of Sexual Harassment
Effects of Sexual Harassment
Impact on Organizations
Sexual Harassment
Conduct
You Be the Judge: Andrew
Legal Remedies
Retaliation
Employers
Supervisors
Non-Employees
Independent Contractors
Professional Relationships
Review
Summary
Section 3: Prevention
Prevention
Implementing a Sexual Harassment Policy
Love Contracts
Review
Displaying Information and Training Employees
Reporting Sexual Harassment Claims
Determining Hostile Work Environment Factors
You Be the Judge: Kylie
Be Understanding
You be the Judge: Linda
Recognizing Inappropriate Conduct
Bystander Intervention
Review
Summary
Section 4: Investigation and Resolution
Federal Laws
Determine the Scope of the Investigation
Are Interim Measures Needed?
The Right Investigator
Who Should Be Interviewed?
The Investigator’s Assessment
Factors Used to Determine a Hostile Environment
Determining Liability in Quid Pro Quo
Make a Decision
Take Appropriate Action
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Expert Reviewer: Linda M. Wantuch, MSM, SPHR, SHRM-CP
With more than 20 years of human resources experience, Linda is an accomplished professional who has worked in a variety of industries, including retail, banking, hospitality, and e-commerce. Linda has extensive experience in talent management, employee relations, performance management, legal & regulatory compliance, and organizational restructuring. Linda has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and a Master’s Degree in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University. Linda is SPHR certified through the Human Resource Certification Institute and SHRM-CP certified through the Society for Human Resource Management.
Writer: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Human Resource Professional; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.