Sexual Harassment Prevention - Top 10 Tips

harassmentTEN TIPS TO REMEMBER ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION

There are several steps to be followed when putting together a successful sexual harassment prevention training program.

  1. All supervisors must be trained within 6 months of being hired if proof of training is not available
  2. All supervisors must be trained to report any incident to Management even if not related to their department
  3. All employees should be given a copy of the Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
  4. Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy must have a number of methods for employees to report incidents or concerns that do not involve only reporting to their immediate supervisor
  5. It is recommended that employees have the option to speak with either a female or male management person about their concerns
  6. It is recommended that employees receive some training on this issue so they understand how to report incidents
  7. It is recommended that supervisors and employees be trained or receive a refresher course on Sexual Harassment Prevention every 2-3 years to remind them about the existing policy
  8. It is recommended that the Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy be distributed every year
  9. Employers and employees can both be sued for Sexual Harassment if they should have known it was happening. Employees can be arrested if the sexual harassment falls into the sexual assault category.
  10. Employees who file a sexual harassment complaint cannot be retaliated against. Retaliation cases can cost as much money in the courts as Sexual Harassment cases.

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