Sexual Harassment: What Employees Need to Know

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-SHWENK

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Define sexual harassment.
Describe how sexual harassment affects employees and organizations.
Explain at least three ways to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: What Is Sexual Harassment?

Definition

Sexual Harassment: Quid Pro Quo

Sexual Harassment: Hostile Work Environment

Unwanted and Unwelcome Behavior

Respectful Behavior

Review

Summary

Section 3: The Impact of Sexual Harassment

It Can Happen to Anyone

Obvious Cases

Harder to Recognize

Where Do You Draw the Line?

Effects of Sexual Harassment

Impact on Organizations

Review

Summary

Section 4: What Can Be Done?

Respond Clearly

Reporting Sexual Harassment

Megan’s Story

The Role of the Bystander

Review

Summary

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

Writer: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN

Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field.  She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice. 

Subject Matter Expert: Linda M. Wantuch, MSM, SPHR, SHRM-CP

With more than 20 years of human resources experience, Linda is an accomplished professional who has worked in a variety of industries, including retail, banking, hospitality, and e-commerce. Linda has extensive experience in talent management, employee relations, performance management, legal & regulatory compliance, and organizational restructuring. Linda has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and a Master’s Degree in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University. Linda is SPHR certified through the Human Resource Certification Institute and SHRM-CP certified through the Society for Human Resource Management.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.