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California Harassment Prevention Training for Employees
Online Training Certificate Course
Senate Bill 1343 (SB 1343)
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Although prohibited by state and federal law, sexual harassment continues to be an issue in many workplaces. Proper preventative training can help decrease incidents of sexual harassment, and training on the correct actions to take when harassment occurs can help create a safer, more welcoming workplace. This online training course for non-supervisor employees presents an overview of sexual harassment in the workplace-what it looks like, which laws govern the protection of workers against sexual harassment, and how to deal with it should it occur.
This course is offered by 360training™. Compliance Training Online™ is a division of 360training™.
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State laws require most employees to undergo anti-sexual harassment training. The goal of this mandatory sexual harassment prevention training is to improve awareness and prevent sexual harassment incidents in the workplace. This online sexual harassment training meets this requirement.
Case Study: Robert Filner was a San Diego, California, mayor from December 2012 to August 2013. He resigned from his position after many women (including a Colorado congresswoman) came forward with sexual harassment allegations and filed a lawsuit. Filner asked the City of San Diego to pay for his legal fees; the city refused. In return, the city voted to sue Filner. Filner pleaded guilty to three criminal counts (one felony false imprisonment count and two misdemeanor battery charges) and faced up to five years in prison. He reached a plea deal and was given three months of house arrest, three years of probation, and loss of some of his mayoral pension.
Key Takeaway: This section uses the term "liability" often. Filner's case illustrates exactly what this may mean: lawyer fees that supervisors must take on themselves, and potential prison sentences if they are found guilty of their allegations.
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Governing Regulations
While most worksite regulation is overseen by California's OSHA, the topic of sexual harassment is not. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act of 1959 (FEHA) is a California law regarding sexual harassment and other forms of unlawful discrimination in employment and housing. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is the state agency that enforces California's civil rights laws and protects citizens from discrimination related to areas such as housing and employment. This agency also enforces California Senate Bill 1343, which requires sexual harassment prevention training for businesses with five or more employees and extends to all employees, not just supervisors.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
- Definitions and Key Terms
- Defining Sexual Harassment - California vs. Federal Law
- California Law and the Fair Employment and Housing Act
- Federal Law
- Examples of Sexual Harassment
- EEOC Examples of Sexual Harassment Misconduct
- California Senate Bill 1343 Requirements
- Ongoing Training Requirements per California Senate Bill 1343
Types of Sexual Harassment
- Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
- Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment
- Offensive - Nonsexual - Conduct
- Severe Conduct
- Pervasive Conduct
- Staring, Sniffing, Leering, and Other Actions
- Images and Messages
- Obscenities
- Constructive Discharge
- Sexual Favoritism
- Examples of Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment - Other Potential Situations
- Establishing that Sexual Harassment Occurred
Sexual Harassment Liability, Prevention, and Policies
- Employer Liability
- Supervisor Liability
- Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy Requirements
- Summary of Employer Sexual Harassment Prevention Obligations
Resolving Workplace Harassment (Complaint and Investigation Procedures)
- Employer Responsibilities Related to Sexual Harassment
- Employee Responsibilities Related to Sexual Harassment
- Harassment Prevention Policies
- Filing a Sexual Harassment Complaint at the Workplace
- Filing a Sexual Harassment Complaint through the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or EEOC
- Time Constraints for Filing Complaints
- Harassment Investigation Procedures
- Interim Actions
- Harassment Retaliation
- Retaliation for Meritless Claims
Summary
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Exam
Our online courses will take at least 2 hours to complete, including the final exam, unless a different timeframe is specified in the course details. The learner may log on and off as needed. When they log back in, the course will return to where they left off.
Unless otherwise indicated in the course details, learners have 60 days from the date of enrollment to complete the course. During this time, participants can log out and back in to return to where they left off in the course. The only exception is the final exam, which must be completed in a single sitting.
Learners who do not complete the course within 60 days will have their enrollment disabled and not be eligible for a refund. Please review our Terms & Conditions for details.
According to California regulations, sexual harassment prevention training must be conducted once every two years. This online training meets the requirements set out by the state of California.
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