Everyone has the right to work free of unlawful discrimination or harassment. But this does not always happen. Sexual harassment is one of the most pervasive forms of unlawful discrimination and it can impact every business and every person. Many laws have been passed to try and stamp out sexual harassment, and over the last few decades, courts have been taking ever harsher measures against companies that fail to prevent harassment in their workplaces.
VinciWorks has released four online video courses that are relevant for all staff, with an additional hour of training for all managers and supervisors.
Harassment video training 1: Definitions
This course takes users through the common phrases and legal definitions of sexual harassment. It describes the two major forms of sexual harassment, the legal background, important cases, hypothetical scenarios, quizzes and learning assessments. By the end of this course, users will understand the important definitions of sexual harassment.
Harassment video training 2: Prohibited Conduct
Users are taken through the types and forms of conduct that can constitute sexual harassment. This module describes the physical, non-verbal, visual and verbal behaviors which can amount to severe or pervasive harassment. It also covers prohibited conduct regarding retaliation for making a complaint and discussing the legal background, important cases as well as hypothetical scenarios, quizzes and learning assessments. By the end of this course, users will understand what constitutes prohibited conduct regarding sexual harassment.
Harassment video training 3: Complaints, Liability and Prevention
This course takes users through the process of filing a complaint, legal liability for the company and individuals, as well as prevention measures to mitigate the risk of harassment occurring. It includes specially designed scenarios for supervisors, as well discussing the legal background, important cases and includes hypothetical scenarios, quizzes and learning assessments. By the end of this course, users will understand the procedures around sexual harassment complaints, liability and prevention.
Harassment video training 4: Conducting an investigation
This course will take you through the process of filing a complaint and understanding the legal liability for sexual harassment, as well as prevention measures that should be in place.
Harassment training 4: Conducting an Investigation is specially designed for supervisors or those who are responsible for conducting sexual harassment investigations. It takes users through how to conduct an investigation, the correct procedures to follow, gathering evidence, how to conduct an interview and the correct way to follow up after an investigation has been completed. It also includes sample interview questions, specially designed scenarios for supervisors, as well discussing the legal background and important cases, and includes hypothetical scenarios, quizzes and learning assessments. By the end of this course, learners will understand how to conduct a sexual harassment investigation.
