Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers Course Overview
Sexual harassment remains a pervasive and persistent problem in our society and workplaces. In the wake of the #MeToo movement and the resulting nationwide conversation about sexual harassment, it is more important than ever to ensure supervisory and management staff have the knowledge to recognize why preventing sexual harassment is critical. Unlike general employees, managers and supervisors face heightened responsibility and liability because they exercise authority over others, represent the organization in their actions, and serve as the first line of defense in preventing and addressing workplace sexual harassment.
This course provides supervisors and managers with comprehensive knowledge to recognize harassing behaviors and stop them before they escalate. Through text, audio, scenarios, and knowledge checks, managers learn the costs and consequences of sexual harassment on victims and the workplace, their specific responsibilities for responding to sexual harassment complaints, how to prevent retaliation against those who report harassment, and their own critical role in developing strategies to prevent and correct sexual harassment while creating harassment-free workplaces.
What You’ll Learn
✓ Recognize why preventing sexual harassment is important for legal, ethical, and business reasons
✓ Identify harassing behaviors and take immediate action to stop them
✓ Explain the costs and consequences harassment has on victims and organizations
✓ Respond appropriately to sexual harassment complaints including immediate actions and escalation
✓ Identify acts of retaliation and take steps to prevent retaliation against complainants
✓ Apply prevention strategies employers can use to prevent and correct sexual harassment
✓ Describe manager role in creating and maintaining harassment-free workplace culture
Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers Course Content
Lesson 1: Introduction and Objectives
Why managers need specialized sexual harassment training beyond employee-level training, heightened manager responsibilities and liabilities, #MeToo movement impact on workplace culture and legal landscape, importance of proactive prevention
Lesson 2: Laws and Liability
Federal sexual harassment laws (Title VII), EEOC enforcement, state laws, protected characteristics, quid pro quo vs. hostile environment harassment, employer liability (automatic for supervisor quid pro quo, vicarious for hostile environment with Faragher-Ellerth defense), individual manager liability risks
Lesson 3: The Cost of Harassment
Financial costs (litigation, settlements, attorney fees, turnover, recruitment), organizational costs (damaged reputation, decreased morale, loss of talent), human costs (emotional distress, career impact, health effects), costs of inaction vs. costs of prevention
Lesson 4: Defining Harassment
Legal definition of sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual conduct, severe or pervasive standard, examples (advances, requests for favors, explicit comments, physical contact, visual harassment), gender-based harassment, reasonable person standard
Lesson 5: Is it Harassment?
Scenario-based learning applying harassment definitions, analyzing fact patterns, identifying harassing conduct, distinguishing harassment from legitimate management actions, addressing gray areas and close calls
Lesson 6: Handling Harassment Complaints
Manager’s duty to act upon receiving complaint, immediate response requirements (listen, document, reassure against retaliation), escalation to HR, interim protective measures, what managers should NOT do (investigate independently, dismiss complaint, delay reporting)
Lesson 7: Retaliation
Definition of retaliation, prohibited retaliatory actions, subtle forms of retaliation, preventing retaliation (clear policies, monitoring, immediate correction), manager liability for retaliation, retaliation claims exceed harassment claims in frequency
Lesson 8: Prevention and Culture
Creating harassment-free culture starts with managers, leading by example, setting clear expectations, addressing inappropriate conduct promptly, zero tolerance with proportional discipline, fostering inclusion, open door policy, recognizing positive behaviors
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Who Should Take Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers
👔 All Managers and Supervisors
Team leads, department heads, anyone supervising others
🏥 Healthcare Department Managers
Nurse managers, clinic supervisors, department directors
💼 Administrative Managers
Office managers, project managers, program directors
🔧 Operations and Facilities Managers
Supervisors in maintenance, operations, support functions
📋 New Managers
Recently promoted employees assuming supervisory roles
🔄 Experienced Leaders
Seasoned managers requiring refresher or updated training
Certificate & Compliance
Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate of completion documenting their manager-level sexual harassment prevention training for compliance records and meeting enhanced training requirements for supervisory personnel.
The course includes assessments that verify understanding of harassment laws, manager responsibilities, complaint response procedures, and retaliation prevention. 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
- EEOC Enforcement Guidance on supervisor training
- State harassment prevention training mandates requiring enhanced manager training
- Best practices for supervisor harassment prevention training
- Faragher-Ellerth affirmative defense requirements
Choose How Your Team Learns
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Automatic progress tracking and reporting
Built-in certificate generation
No technical expertise required
Automated Course Recertification
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Full technical specifications provided
Dedicated support included
Why Choose Evolve?
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Expert-Developed Content
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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Accessible Anywhere
Complete training anytime, anywhere on PCs, tablets, or smartphones. Your team can learn at their own pace without disrupting daily operations or scheduling conflicts.
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Engaging & Effective
Scenario-based learning & interactive elements promote retention better than lecture-style courses
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Trackable and Reportable
Monitor completion rates, track progress, and generate compliance reports. Maintain detailed records for audits and regulatory requirements.
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Transparent Pricing
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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Easy Implementation
Begin training your team immediately – no lengthy implementation or waiting periods
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Scalable Solutions
Whether training 5 employees or 500, our platform scales to meet your organization’s needs. Custom course bundles available to address your specific training requirements and budget.
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Consistent Quality Training
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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Ongoing Support
Dedicated customer support available to assist with questions, technical issues, or training customization needs.
EQUIP YOUR MANAGERS TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Give Your Supervisors the Enhanced Training They Need
Managers and supervisors face heightened liability for workplace sexual harassment—but they’re also your first line of defense in prevention. Ensure compliance with manager training requirements while equipping supervisors with essential skills to recognize, prevent, respond to, and correct sexual harassment.
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