This module provides insight into the regulatory environment that must be understood and observed by all employers across the country without regard to the nature of their business or the industry sector in which they operate.

 

What is Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

Role of the Supervisor

Legislative Intent

Federal Anti-Discrimination Legislation: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Applicability of the Federal Law

Enforcement of Statutes that Outlaw Discrimination and Harassment

Legal Definition of Sexual Harassment

Key Words in the Definition of Sexual Harassment

What Type of Misconduct Constitutes Sexual Harassment?

Physical Conduct of a Sexual Nature

Verbal Conduct of a Sexual Nature

Visual, Graphic or Written Conduct of Sexual Nature

Examples of Sexual Harassment Rules Applied by Courts

Intent of the Harasser is Irrelevant

Judicial Categorization and Interpretation of Sexual Harassment

Types of Quid Pro Quo Harassment

Judicial Reasoning for Imposing Liability for Quid Pro Quo Harassment

Hostile Work Environment Harassment

Judicial Reasoning for Imposing Liability for Hostile Environment Harassment

Same Gender Sexual Harassment

Legal Issues in Sexual Harassment Complaints

Intent

Reasonable Person Standard

Reasonable Woman Standard

Sexual Harassment Prevention

How to Figure out if it is Sexual Harassment?

What to Do if You Believe You are Sexually Harassed

What to Do if You Believe You are Sexually Harassed

Complaint Procedure