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Because managers and supervisors are often the first line of defence in preventing workplace harassment, they are also key individuals for those employers seeking to reduce potential legal exposure from claims of harassment and discrimination. This class is designed to bring managers and supervisors to the next level of learning to prevent workplace harassment.

“Risky Business II: Strategies for a Harassment-Free Workplace” is designed to build on the foundation laid out in “Risky Business: Preventing Harassment.” In “Risky Business II” participants will be challenged to demonstrate their understanding of workplace harassment, including sexual and other forms of harassment. Application of core concepts will be used when participants analyse the grey areas of harassment to provide appropriate responses to risky workplace situations.

topics

• What constitutes unlawful harassment, discrimination, and victimisation
• What types of conduct constitute sexual harassment
• What steps should be taken when harassing behaviour occurs in the workplace
• How to report and handle complaints
• An employer’s obligation to investigate claims of harassment
• The limited confidentiality of the complaint process
• Management’s role and strategies in preventing harassment in the workplace
• The essential elements of an antiharassment policy
• The importance of avoiding victimisation after filing a complaint or performing a “protected act”
• Appropriate responses to risky scenarios

who should attend?

• Employees
• Human resources professionals
• Legal staff
• Managers and supervisors