Course Description:

This course is based upon material published in July, 2015 by the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA).  The source material can be found at this link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stcCevcQsmU   The video features the work of Cherie Robertson, an attorney and senior policy analyst at OHRC.

The presentation centers on the impact of sexual harassment on victims and organizations, the legal duty employers have to proactively maintain environments free from discrimination and harassment, and how employers can protect themselves from liability.  This course on sexual harassment prevention is designed professionals who work outside the home. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of workplace sexual harassment.  The course material reviews definitions and types of sexual harassment and presents best practices for workplace sexual harassment prevention programs.

Presented by:  Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)

Learning Objectives:  This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding best practices in the field of workplace violence prevention.  Specifically, a professional will:

• Define harassment, discrimination, and sexual harassment.
• Identify both common and uncommon types of sexual harassment
• Recognize the elements of an effective sexual harassment prevention program.

Citation:  OHRC and HRPA Webinar on Preventing Sexual Harassment at Work (2015).  Video retrieved October 7, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stcCevcQsmU.