Preventing Workplace Harassment Training Nilka Smith University of Phoenix Online EDTC 560 – Internet & Distance Education Delivery Janet Wright - Facilitator April 21, 2004

Learning Outcomes At the end of the session you should be able to : Define sexual harassment List different forms of discriminatory workplace harassment Describe the importance of prevention

What is Sexual Harassment? Deliberate and/or repeated sexual behavior that is not welcome, and not asked for.

Forms of sexual harassment Physical - touching, pinching, and grabbing body parts Verbal - making sexual gestures, looks, jokes, or verbal comments - spreading sexual rumors or making sexual propositions Visual- sending sexual notes or pictures - writing sexual graffiti

Importance of Prevention a form of Discrimination against the Law against the Policies of most employers

Employees who engage in workplace harassment are typically subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

Discriminatory Workplace Harassment epithets slurs negative stereotyping jokes and hostile acts that relate to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Sexual harassment includes: unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Conduct that, depending on the circumstances, may not constitute sexual harassment include: Behavior that is not sexual in nature Being rude, abrasive, or impolite Isolated comments, remarks, jokes Behavior that is welcomed by the recipient.

Examples of Sexual Harassment Physical contact such as petting, pinching or brushing against another person’s body Unwelcome, repeated requests for dates , voic or internet sites that are sexual in nature or sexually suggestive

Anyone of these individuals can be a harasser.

Racial and religious harassment cases: can be and are brought by employees of any race or religion.

Telephone Survey- Based on 782 workers

More and more sexual harassment cases are being brought by men alleging harassment by women and by employees alleging sexual harassment by someone of the same sex.

Lessons Learned what legally constitutes sexual harassment inappropriate behavior in the workplace guidelines for appropriate behavior around jokes, language and .

Let’s not forget: Understanding the law is important to you. Understanding yourself is critical to being effective and succeeding in your work environment