Cal/OSHA Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Employees

Online Training Certification 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.

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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

Additional Resources

Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses. So you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

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.

Each student will receive 0.1 CEUs (or 1 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.

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Cal/OSHA Sexual Harassment Prevention Training For Employees

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