Preventing Workplace Discrimination and Harassment for Managers
Everybody benefits when a workplace is free from discrimination and harassment. Managers and supervisors are on the frontline in the prevention of discrimination in the workplace. This course builds on information covered in “Preventing Workplace Discrimination and Harassment”.
It looks at managers’ responsibilities – from avoiding engaging in discriminatory employment practices to handling complaints made by workers. It describes how an organization can reduce its liability by having a robust anti-discrimination policy and complaints procedure.
Covered in this course:
- The five laws designed to protect employees from discrimination, harassment and retaliation in the workplace.
- The protected groups under the five laws.
- The difference between harassment and discrimination.
- Explain what constitutes a tangible job impact.
- Terms to describe retaliation: adverse action, covered individual and protected activity.
