Sexual Harassment Prevention Training EEOC Compliant

Sexual harassment in the workplace can have a significant impact on employee safety, well-being, trust, and organizational culture. Developing appropriate knowledge and preventive approaches helps create a respectful, safe, equal, and supportive work environment.

Sexual Harassment Prevention in the Workplace is an intensive theoretical and practical training designed to introduce participants to the key concepts, forms, risk factors, and prevention strategies related to sexual harassment. The program covers recognizing inappropriate and abusive conduct in the workplace, reporting and complaint procedures, protection against retaliation, and practical bystander intervention strategies.

The program is based on interactive learning, realistic workplace examples, and scenario-based exercises, helping participants apply their knowledge in practice and contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.

Program Components

1. Sexual Harassment and the Workplace

• Definition, meaning, and common examples of sexual harassment;
• The importance of preventing sexual harassment and its impact on the workplace;
• The importance of a respectful, equal, and safe organizational culture;
• Protected Classes and key forms of discrimination.

2. Forms of Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct

• Quid Pro Quo — conditioning a work-related benefit or decision on compliance with a request;
• Hostile Work Environment;
• Abusive Conduct in the workplace;
• Common warning signs and risk factors associated with harassment;
• Third-Party Harassment and appropriate responses.

3. Prevention, Reporting, and Protection Mechanisms

• Prevention of inappropriate conduct and timely response;
• Procedures for reporting and filing complaints regarding harassment;
• Available resources and protection mechanisms;
• Retaliation — meaning, examples, and prevention;
• Employee rights and employer responsibilities related to preventing retaliation.

4. Bystander Intervention and Practical Response

• Bystander Intervention and its importance;
• The 5D method — key intervention strategies and when to use them;
• Special and emergency situations and appropriate response procedures;
• When it may be necessary to contact emergency services;
• Review of practical scenarios and realistic workplace examples.

Who Is This Training For?

✅ Employees of any organization;

✅ Managers and supervisors;

✅ Human Resources (HR) professionals;

✅ Employees responsible for occupational safety and employee well-being;

✅ Compliance and ethics professionals;

✅ Individuals involved in preventing harassment and discrimination within organizations;

✅ Anyone interested in promoting a respectful, equal, and safe workplace environment.

⏱️ Duration: 5–7 hours

📍 Format: Certificate training – theoretical and practical components

📜 Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of the final assessment (exam).