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Course Description
In this Connecticut Sexual Harassment Prevention: Employees course, you’ll understand how to recognize, respond to, and report workplace sexual harassment. We’ll also cover your rights under Connecticut law and highlight the steps employers must take to prevent misconduct. These protections help create a safe, respectful environment where concerns are taken seriously. To support this goal, the course provides practical guidance and shares clear legal standards.
We’ll explore how to identify sexual harassment in daily interactions, presenting real-world examples and effective response strategies. You’ll build confidence in handling concerns and develop habits that promote a respectful workplace. We’ll also address retaliation protections, reporting processes, and Connecticut’s state-specific rules to give you a complete understanding of your role in maintaining a harassment-free work environment. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to take action, support others, and use available reporting tools with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify sexual harassment in everyday workplace situations
- Explain Connecticut’s legal protections and training requirements
- Respond appropriately to harassing behavior or concerns
- Report misconduct using safe and supported channels
- Support coworkers through bystander action and respectful communication
Skills You Will Learn
- Compliance Management
- Information Disclosure Statement
- Sexual Harassment Awareness
What You'll Learn
- Understand the changes enacted by Connecticut's "Time's Up Act" (Public Law 19-16)
- Identify the sexual harassment training requirements for current employees and new hires
- Learn the applicable training deadlines for employees and supervisors
- Describe the sexual harassment notice posting requirements for employers
- Recognize the expanded reporting time limits for claims and the CHRO's authority to investigate
- Distinguish forms of sexual harassment, including quid pro quo and hostile work environment
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, and its mandates typically apply only to employers with 15 or more employees.
- Connecticut's Public Law 19-16, the "Time's Up Act," is a state law that expands rights and protections to workers and imposes stricter requirements on employers, including those with fewer than 15 people.
- The Act sets training requirements and deadlines for employees and supervisors and establishes posting requirements for employers.
- The Act expands the authority of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) and increases the time limits for reporting a claim of sexual discrimination.
- Sexual harassment can take forms such as quid pro quo and a hostile work environment, and can occur in remote work environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is for employees in Connecticut, covering training requirements that apply to current employees and new hires, along with deadlines for employees and supervisors under the "Time's Up Act."
What does this course cover?
It covers the changes made by Connecticut's "Time's Up Act" (Public Law 19-16) and who the legislation applies to, the training requirements and deadlines for employees and supervisors, the new posting requirements for employers, the expanded authority of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), the increased time limits for reporting a claim of sexual discrimination, and restrictions on employer-initiated changes to terms of employment once an employee files a claim.
What types of sexual harassment does the course explain?
The course addresses sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, quid pro quo, sexual assault, and hostile work environment, including examples of each and sexual harassment behaviors in remote work environments.
Does the course explain how to report sexual harassment in Connecticut?
Yes. It includes how to report sexual harassment in Connecticut, filing a complaint, management responsibilities, documentation and recordkeeping, what to expect after filing a complaint, and when an employer is liable.
What federal law background does the course provide?
The course discusses Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects workers from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender), and national origin, and includes federal law updates from 2022.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Recertification Credits: 2.25
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®).
