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Certifying Organizations
Course Description
In this Connecticut Sexual Harassment Prevention: Managers and Supervisors course, you’ll learn how to identify, respond to, and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. We’ll also examine your legal responsibilities under both federal and Connecticut law, and explore the standards for consistent and professional leadership. These skills are essential for protecting employee rights and reducing organizational risk. To help you meet these responsibilities with confidence, we’ve structured this course around real-world leadership challenges.
We’ll break down how to recognize harassment, presenting specific examples and actionable steps for documenting and reporting concerns. You’ll build the confidence to respond quickly and the judgment to apply policy consistently. We’ll also address retaliation protections, supervisor obligations under Connecticut law, and how courts evaluate managerial accountability to give you a complete understanding of your compliance role. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to apply prevention strategies, follow reporting protocols, and support a safe, respectful work environment.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify workplace behaviors that qualify as sexual harassment
- Recognize early signs of retaliation and team discomfort
- Apply proper documentation and reporting procedures
- Explain supervisor responsibilities under Connecticut sexual harassment law
- Demonstrate consistent, policy-based responses to employee concerns
Skills You Will Learn
- Adaptive Leadership
- Sexual Harassment Awareness
- Workplace Safety
What You'll Learn
- Understand the changes enacted by Connecticut's "Time's Up Act" (Public Law 19-16) and who the new legislation applies to
- Identify sexual harassment behaviors, including quid pro quo, hostile work environment, and conduct in remote work environments
- Learn the applicable training deadlines and requirements for employees and supervisors
- Describe best practices for training employees and improving company culture
- Indicate the expanded reporting times for claims of sexual discrimination under Connecticut law
- Recognize management responsibilities, including documentation, recordkeeping, and handling complaints when filed
Key Takeaways
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law protecting workers from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender), and national origin, typically applying to employers with 15 or more employees.
- Connecticut's Public Law 19-16, the "Time's Up Act," expands protections and imposes stricter requirements on employers, including those with fewer than 15 employees.
- The course covers training requirements and deadlines for employees and supervisors, as well as new posting requirements for employers.
- The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) has expanded authority, and time limits for reporting a claim of sexual discrimination have increased.
- Once an employee files a claim, tighter restrictions apply to employer-initiated changes to the terms of employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for managers and supervisors, helping them understand and identify sexual harassment, their responsibilities, their organization's responsibilities, and compliance with Connecticut state and federal law.
What laws does this course cover?
The course covers federal law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Connecticut state law, including Public Law 19-16, the "An Act Combatting Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment," also known as the "Time's Up Act."
What types of sexual harassment does the course explain?
The course explains sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, quid pro quo, sexual assault, hostile work environment, and sexual harassment behaviors in remote work environments, with examples of each.
What will I learn about reporting and handling complaints?
The course covers how to report sexual harassment in Connecticut, what happens when a complaint is filed, the expanded reporting time limits, management responsibilities, and documentation and recordkeeping.
Is this course interactive?
Yes, it is an interactive course and includes "Test Your Knowledge" checkpoints throughout the lessons.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Recertification Credits: 2.5
This Program has been pre-approved for (Number of recertification credit hours & credit type) toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
