Workplace Harassment

Overview

Harassment can be based on a variety of factors such as race, sex, and disability. Experiencing an uncomfortable situation in the workplace may be more than an unpleasant event; it may be against the law. This alone is what makes this topic very important for every organization.

Our Workplace Harassment workshop will give participants the tools to recognize harassment when it occurs. It will help them understand their rights and responsibilities and create a safe environment for all. Through this workshop your participants will recognize that it is necessary for everyone to identify harassment and exercise anti-harassment policies.

Module 1: Getting Started

Icebreaker
Housekeeping Items
Workshop Objectives

Module 2: The Background

The Law
Identifying Harassment
Anti-Harassment Policies

Module 3: Developing an Anti-Harassment Policy

An Anti-Harassment Policy: What Should Be Covered
How Model Policies Work
Steps to a Healthy Work Place
Educating Employees

Module 4: Policies in the Workplace

Anti-Harassment Policy Statements
Employee's Rights and Responsibilities
Employer's Rights and Responsibilities

Module 5: Proper Procedures in the Workplace

If You are Being Harassed
If You are Accused of Harassing
The Investigation
Remedies

Module 6: False Allegations

How to Address the Situation
Confidentiality
Monitoring the Situation
Retaliation
Appeals

Module 7: Other Options

Union Grievance Procedures
Mediation: Getting Help from Outside Organization

Module 8: Sexual Harassment

Defining Sexual Harassment
Elements of Harassment
Common Scenarios

Module 9: Mediation

What is Mediation
Deciding if it is Right
How to Implement

Module 10: Conflict Resolution

How to Resolve the Situation
Seeing Both Sides
Deciding the Consequence

Module Eleven: The Aftermath

How to Move On
Monitoring the Situation
Learning from Mistakes

Module 12: Wrapping Up

Words from the Wise
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations