Workplace Harassment in the Office

This online Workplace Harassment in the Office course discusses the various types of harassment that are found in the workplace, how they can affect an employee's work situation and what employees themselves can do to help prevent workplace harassment.

Course Overview

This online Workplace Harassment in the Office course discusses the various types of harassment that are found in the workplace, how they can affect an employee's work situation and what employees themselves can do to help prevent workplace harassment. When people hear the word harassment they usually think of sexually-related activity. But harassment encompasses a wide range of behavior... from practical jokes to intimidation. It can also include threats, verbal abuse and discrimination, even stalking and assault... and anyone can be subject to it.

Course Topics

  • What is harassment?
  • Discrimination, sexual harassment and the law
  • Responding to harassment
  • Preventing workplace violence
  • Dealing with a stalker
  • And more