Preventing Harassment & Discrimination for Employees Course Overview

Harassment and discrimination create hostile work environments that harm employees, damage organizational reputation, and expose employers to significant legal liability. Harassment becomes unlawful when enduring offensive conduct becomes a condition of continued employment or when the conduct is severe or pervasive enough to create a work environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile, or abusive. Despite legal protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent legislation, workplace harassment and discrimination remain persistent problems across industries. Employees who understand protected characteristics, recognize harassing behaviors, and know their rights and reporting obligations are essential to creating workplaces free from harassment and discrimination.

This course provides employees with comprehensive awareness of laws and issues relating to harassment, discrimination, and bullying in the workplace. Through scenarios, text, and practical guidance, employees learn to avoid discriminatory practices associated with race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information while understanding their responsibilities for maintaining respectful workplace conduct.

What You’ll Learn

✓ Recognize harassing behaviors including unwelcome conduct based on protected characteristics

✓ Understand protected characteristics under federal and state anti-discrimination laws

✓ Identify quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment harassment

✓ Apply strategies to prevent harassment in daily workplace interactions

✓ Report harassment when observed following proper organizational procedures

✓ Understand employee rights and responsibilities regarding workplace harassment and discrimination

✓ Respond appropriately as a witness to or target of harassing conduct

Preventing Harassment & Discrimination for Employees Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction and Objectives

Importance of harassment-free workplaces, legal framework for harassment and discrimination prevention, employer and employee responsibilities, consequences of harassment, course objectives, and organizational commitment to respectful workplace

Lesson 2: Types of Discrimination and Harassment

Protected characteristics under federal law, state and local protected characteristics, types of discrimination, sexual harassment, other forms of harassment based on protected characteristics, definition of unwelcome conduct, single severe incident vs. pervasive conduct standard

Lesson 3: Who, What, Where

Who can be a harasser, who can be a victim, what constitutes harassment, where harassment occurs, power dynamics and harassment, bystander responsibilities

Lesson 4: Preventing Harassment

Personal responsibility for professional conduct, treating coworkers with respect, avoiding assumptions based on stereotypes, being mindful of jokes and comments, respecting personal boundaries and space, obtaining clear consent before physical contact, understanding that intent doesn’t excuse impact, speaking up when witnessing inappropriate behavior, supporting coworkers who experience harassment, fostering inclusive work environment through language and behavior, cultural sensitivity and awareness

Lesson 5: Reporting Harassment

Importance of prompt reporting, organizational reporting procedures, multiple reporting channels, protection against retaliation for reporting in good faith, what information to include in report, preserving evidence, investigation process, interim measures during investigation, post-investigation outcomes and remedial actions

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Who Should Take Preventing Harassment & Discrimination for Employees

👥 All Employees

Every employee regardless of role or seniority

🏥 Healthcare Workers

Clinical and administrative staff in hospitals, clinics, and facilities

💼 Office Professionals

Administrative staff, managers, and supervisors

🔧 Facilities and Maintenance

Technical staff and skilled trades workers

📋 New Hires

Employees during onboarding and orientation

🔄 Annual Refresher

All employees for regular compliance training

Certificate & Compliance

Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate of completion documenting their harassment and discrimination prevention training for compliance records and meeting legal training requirements under federal, state, and local laws.

The course includes assessments that verify understanding of protected characteristics, types of harassment, prevention strategies, and reporting procedures. Certificates are generated immediately and can be downloaded or printed for employee files and compliance documentation.

Supports Compliance With:

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
  • EEOC Enforcement Guidance
  • State harassment prevention training mandates (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, New York)
  • Local ordinances requiring harassment training
Preventing Harassment & Discrimination for Employees Certificate of Completion

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Why Choose Evolve?

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Courses feature realistic scenarios, engaging multimedia, and knowledge checks to reinforce learning. Content developed by compliance experts ensures accuracy and relevance.

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Scenario-based learning & interactive elements promote retention better than lecture-style courses

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Monitor completion rates, track progress, and generate compliance reports. Maintain detailed records for audits and regulatory requirements.

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Simple per-seat pricing with no hidden fees, surprise charges, or mandatory bundles. Volume discounts make compliance training affordable for organizations of any size.

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Every learner receives the same high-quality, up-to-date content. Standardized training ensures your entire organization maintains consistent compliance knowledge.

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CREATE A HARASSMENT-FREE WORKPLACE

Give Every Employee the Knowledge to Recognize, Prevent, and Report Harassment

Workplace harassment doesn’t just harm individuals—it damages organizational culture, productivity, and reputation while creating substantial legal liability. Ensure compliance with federal and state harassment prevention laws while building a respectful workplace through comprehensive employee training.

Trusted by healthcare organizations, corporations, and employers committed to harassment-free workplaces

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