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.

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What You’ll Learn

Upon completing this course, your employees will be able to:

✓ 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

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

Who This Course Is For

👔 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

🖥️ Use Our LMS

Immediate access with zero setup

  • Fast & Easy Setup

  • Automatic progress tracking and reporting

  • Built-in certificate generation

  • No technical expertise required

  • Automated Course Recertification

📦 Use Your Own LMS

Purchase SCORM files for your system

  • Integrate with your existing platform

  • Maintain centralized training records

  • Compatible with all major LMS platforms

  • 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.

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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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