Basics:
What is Workplace Harassment?

Steps to Take if Harassed or Accused

Prevention Techniques

Violence and Safety Issues

Law, Policy, and Definitions

Do you know the answers to these questions ...

• What is Workplace Harassment? Is it the same thing as Sexual Harassment?
• Why should I care about this?
• What happens if I'm accused of harassment?
• What should I do if someone harasses me?
• Can I do anything to prevent harassment in my office?
• What if a situation gets scary?

It's a puzzle! In this class, you'll learn to put together all of the pieces to deal with harassment in the workplace.

You'll read about real cases, learn some tips for dealing with situations that may come up, and check your understanding as you go through the lessons.

Before starting a lesson, click on "Course Description and Instructions" to learn how to:

• get credit for this course,
• go through the lessons so that you don't miss anything, and
• bookmark (save your place) if you have to leave the class before you finish.

Since this is our first department-wide online course, Managers and Supervisors may want to check the
"Management Guide to Online Training at DHHS,
A Primer for Online Learning Success"
for tips and pointers on a successful launch of online learning.

If you are using a screen reader or other assistive technologies to take this course, please use the "Text Version Forward" links rather than the forward arrows to move through the course screens. Please e-mail us at "DHHS.HR.division@ncmail.net" if you have any problems using this method.