Safeguard Your Career with POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment)
Earn to recognize, prevent, and address harassment while fostering inclusivity with our POSH Training. Gain expert tools, boost leadership, and ensure compliance to drive trust, productivity, and growth. Enroll now to lead the change!
Duration: 1 Day
Hours: 2 Hours
Training Level: All Level
About the Course:
The "Safeguard Your Career with POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Training" course equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and respond to workplace sexual harassment. It covers legal frameworks, company policies, and practical strategies for creating a safe and respectful work environment. By the end of the course, employees will be empowered to uphold their rights, promote dignity, and contribute to a healthy, harassment-free workplace culture.
Course Objective:
- Equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act and its importance.
- Enable learners to recognize and differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate workplace behaviours.
- Educate learners on using proper channels to report harassment and seek redressal confidently and securely.
- Inspire active employee participation in creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful work culture.
Who is the Target Audience?
- Anyone and Everyone who is working in an organization or studying in universities.
Basic Knowledge:
- You need not have any prior knowledge as this course provides it all.n
Curriculum
Total Duration: 2 Hours
Understanding Sexual Harassment
- Definition of sexual harassment (quid pro quo vs. hostile work environment)
- Common examples of Sexual Harassment in workplaces.
- Impact on victims and the workplace culture
Legal Framework in the U.S.
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (1964) – Prohibitions and protections
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines
- State-specific laws and variations (e.g., California, New York, Illinois)
- Title IX for educational institutions
- Role of the Department of Labor (DOL) and EEOC
Employer Responsibilities & Compliance
- Company obligations under U.S. law
- Creating a harassment-free workplace
- Mandated training requirements (e.g., California’s AB 1825, SB 1343)
- Importance of HR policies and reporting mechanisms
Reporting & Complaint Process
- How to report harassment (internal HR vs. external authorities like EEOC)
- Step-by-step EEOC complaint process (filing, investigation, resolution)
- Whistleblower protections under U.S. laws
- Common barriers to reporting and how to overcome them
Investigations & Consequences
- How companies handle internal investigations
- Disciplinary actions and legal consequences for harassers
- Remedies for victims (compensation, job reinstatement, legal action)
- Case studies on workplace investigations
Bystander Intervention & Prevention
- Bystander responsibilities and intervention techniques
- How to foster a respectful workplace culture
- Role of supervisors and managers in prevention
- Scenario-based training and role-playing exercises
Final Q&A and Case Studies
- Real-life cases from the U.S. workplace and universities
- How to respond effectively as a victim, bystander, or HR professional
- Open discussion and participant questions