#MeToo and #TimesUp have been circulating around social media and news outlets in the last few years in response to the outpouring of sexual harassment allegations and complaints that have been recently exposed. Cases of highly powerful men like movie producer Harvey Weinstein and Fox CEO Roger Ailes being exposed for sexually harassing their subordinates. This attention brought forth a change in a nation in pursuing a workplace that is not only safe but equally represented between men and women. Sexual harassment is preventable, and steps should be in place to ensure that.
Did you know that many states now require employers to provide all employees with mandatory sexual harassment prevention training? While there are currently eight states (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New York and North Carolina) requiring this training it will only be a matter of time before additional states will require this training as well.
Is your healthcare organization prepared for this requirement?
We've got you covered...
HCP is now offering a new course, Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace! Our course includes:
- The Basics of Sexual Harassment
- State, Federal, and Department of Labor Laws and Recommendations
- Training Requirements for Employees and Employers
- Examples of Sexual Harassment
- Recent Awareness of Sexual Harassment
- Steps for Reporting and Investigating Incidents of Sexual Harassment
- Recognizing Predatory Behavior
- Resources for Victims of Sexual Harassment
- The Importance of Reporting Harassment
- And more!
Supervisor Specific Training
Did you know that employers could face legal consequences for allowing sexual harassment to take place?
Our training will cover when employers can be liable for incidents of sexual harassment, how to receive and investigate claims, the responsibility of employers for training and the importance of creating a safe work environment. Included in the Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Course:
- A training module that meets several state requirements with a certificate of completion.
- A sample sexual harassment policy and complaint form.
- A supervisor's guide to investigating complaints.
Employers are required to maintain a safe work environment for all employees at all times! This includes preventing and addressing sexual harassment complaints when they arise. Sexual harassment is preventable and if not taken seriously can cause low employee morale, decreased productivity, lack of trust, and a decline in professionalism.
For more information on this new course please contact us at support@hcp.md or contact us by phone:
855-427-0427.