If you do business in New York City or New York State, there are sexual harassment standards that you must comply with. This course is designed to help you understand the city, state, and federal statutes that apply to your business. The "Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act," also known as Local Law 96 of 2018, went into effect in April 2019 and brought about new requirements for sexual harassment training. We'll discuss what the training should look like, who's required to take it, and which businesses it applies to. We'll also go over the differences between the New York City and New York State sexual harassment statutes. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.

What constitutes sexual harassment at times can seem vague, and in some cases may even be considered a matter of opinion. This is likely the reason why sexual harassment is the most common form of harassment in United States' workplaces. The goal of this series is to clear up any confusion and dispel any preconceived notions by highlighting federal and New York State and City sexual harassment laws. Every employee should clearly understand what behavior is considered okay and what crosses a line. Every employee should thoroughly understand the actions they can take if they are a witness to or are a victim of harassment. And lastly, every employee should fully understand their protections under the law. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.

Everyone deserves to work in a safe and harassment-free environment, and one of your responsibilities as a manager is to make that available to all employees. You set the tone, and you shape the culture, and that's why this course is vital for you. This program will help you understand what harassment is, how you can create a culture that helps prevent it, and what you need to do if an employee comes to you with a concern. In the State and City of New York, there are additional training requirements for all employees that you need to fully understand, so we'll cover these here as well. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.

Your company harassment policy is considered the first step in creating an anti-harassment culture. It's what federal entities will look at first if your organization faces any harassment claims. So, creating and communicating an effective sexual harassment policy is extremely important to your organization, to say the least. A quality sexual harassment policy can help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and help you avoid potentially catastrophic lawsuits. In this course, we're going to discuss how to write an effective policy, how to communicate the policy, how to train people on the policy, and how to hold people accountable to the policy. Always consult an attorney when creating these specific policies for your company to ensure that all elements are up-to-date and comply with local law. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.

It's important for you to learn to prevent sexual harassment, but It's equally important that you're able to recognize sexual harassment and discrimination in the real world. In this course, you'll see a series of examples to help you understand your role in these situations. After each scenario, we'll talk through the best course of action. You should always report sexual harassment or instances of discrimination to your supervisor and your Human Resources department. Your company has an obligation to take immediate action. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.

Complaints of sexual harassment must be handled swiftly and proficiently. As a supervisor, part of your role may be to assist in or fully conduct an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, there is very strict criteria one must follow in order to participate in the investigatory process. This is very important for you to understand as you investigate or assign an investigator. So in this program, we'll talk about what exactly is required of an investigator. This includes how to collect evidence, how to interview witnesses, and how to conclude an investigation. We'll go over the importance of objectivity and finding the truth. Well also discuss protection from retaliation and taking the appropriate action. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.

This course is a review of the key concepts covered in the NYC Anti-Harassment series. We'll discuss the types of sexual harassment, offensive workplace behaviors, and how to report harassment if you are the target or a witness to it. We'll go over managerial responsibilities and the requirements of investigators according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC. We'll also review writing and communicating a sexual harassment policy, and the training requirements for employees, specifically in the State and City of New York. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.

As a manager, you must ensure the workers you supervise are trained on New York City's new anti-sexual harassment and discrimination law, known as the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act. It went into effect in April of 2019, and brought about new training requirements that fall into six categories. In this course, we'll discuss each category and talk about what's required of employees and managers in order to stay compliant under the new law. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.

When we talk about sexual harassment in the workplace, what typically comes to mind are different scenarios or behaviors that make people feel uncomfortable or offended. Often times, these situations occur within a culture that accepts, tolerates, ignores, or avoids these inexcusable behaviors. Companies have a responsibility to protect their employees. Promoting zero-tolerance for sexual harassment should be ingrained within your culture. So where do you start? This course is designed to help you shape your company culture to one that discourages and prevents sexual harassment. We'll discuss topics like language, socializing, business trips, and the importance of training. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.

This program provides the common warning signs seen in victims of sexual harassment. This isn't an all-inclusive list, but knowing these warning signs can help you take care of yourself, your friends and family, and your coworkers. Remember that everyone reacts differently, and someone may exhibit some of these signs or none at all. Regardless of the response, being a target of sexual harassment can be a harrowing and psychologically devastating experience. These are the things we need to look out for. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.

There's no justification for sexual harassment in any situation. Sexual harassment is always the complete culpability of the offender. In this program, we want to talk about why certain individuals are targeted and debunk common myths concerning sexual harassment in the workplace. We'll discuss some ways that people can prevent becoming a target of sexual harassment by setting clear boundaries. Lastly, we'll go over why targets of sexual harassment do not report it, and touch on some ways that we can change that within your organization. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.

If you believe that you've witnessed sexual harassment in your workplace, do you know what to do? Do you know who to report it to? Do you know if what you saw is even reportable? Should you talk to the victim? The perpetrator? This program is designed to help you understand what sexual harassment looks like from a bystander's viewpoint and what your responsibilities are if you unexpectedly witness harassment. We'll talk about the four-part reactive process of a bystander and how targets of harassment may or may not react. We'll also discuss how to intervene if you're a witness to sexual harassment. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.

This program provides a review of the core concepts covered in our series on Understanding Sexual Harassment for NYC. We'll go over the symptoms of harassment, and review the different perpetrator personalities and harassment methods. We'll discuss how to report sexual harassment, whether you're a witness or a victim. We'll review the various harassment behaviors and warning signs to look out for. We'll leave you with some ways to create a healthy workplace culture and discuss New York State and City-specific training requirements. For more information, contact request@ej4.com.