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Course Description
In this Delaware Sexual Harassment Prevention: Employees course, you’ll understand how to recognize, respond to, and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. We’ll also explore the legal protections available to you and the reporting options under Delaware law. These tools support a respectful work environment and help ensure everyone feels safe. To help you apply these skills with clarity and confidence, we’ll examine how harassment prevention works in real workplace situations.
We’ll discuss what qualifies as sexual harassment under Delaware law, and present examples of how it can appear in daily interactions and in digital settings. You’ll build the confidence to report concerns effectively and strengthen your awareness of what respectful conduct looks like in any setting. We’ll also address bystander support strategies, anti-retaliation protections, and employer duties to give you a complete understanding of workplace rights and responsibilities. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to take appropriate action when a concern arises and contribute to a safe, respectful workplace.
Learning Objectives:
- Define sexual harassment under Delaware and federal workplace laws
- Recognize inappropriate behavior in both physical and digital settings
- Respond to harassment using safe, effective communication or reporting
- Identify legal rights and anti-retaliation protections for employees
- Apply bystander strategies to support a respectful workplace culture
Skills You Will Learn
- Problem Reporting
- Compliance Requirements
- Reporting Tools
- Sexual Harassment Awareness
What You'll Learn
- Define gender or sex discrimination and sexual harassment, including quid pro quo and hostile work environment
- Recognize the expanded provisions of Delaware House Bill 360 (H.B. 360)
- Identify employee rights and protections guaranteed by Delaware state laws
- Explain the expanded employer liability for sexual harassment and who employers are liable for
- Understand new provisions against employer retaliation, along with reporting and investigation updates
- Describe the process for filing a complaint and what to expect afterward, including documentation and recordkeeping
Key Takeaways
- Federal protections for employees began with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender), and national origin.
- The #MeToo movement prompted states to enact laws adding greater protections against workplace sexual harassment and greater restrictions on employers in training, prevention, and handling of sexual misconduct.
- Delaware House Bill 360 (H.B. 360) bolstered the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act (DDEA) by adding new provisions for employee safety and employer liability.
- The course covers the specific definition of sexual harassment, prohibited behaviors, and forms such as quid pro quo and hostile work environment, including in remote work environments.
- The course addresses the Delaware Sexual Harassment Notice, employee training requirements, restrictions on employer retaliation, and the Delaware Department of Labor investigative process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for employees, covering Delaware sexual harassment prevention, including who the new law applies to, who is exempted and under what circumstances, and employee rights and protections.
What does this course cover?
It explores Delaware House Bill 360 (H.B. 360) and its added provisions against sex-based discrimination, including the definition of sexual harassment and prohibited behaviors, the Delaware Sexual Harassment Notice, employee training requirements, restrictions on employer retaliation, and how to report a claim and the Delaware Department of Labor investigative process.
What types of sexual harassment does the course explain?
The course explains sexual harassment, quid pro quo, sexual assault, hostile work environment, and sexual harassment behaviors in remote work environments, with examples provided.
What laws does the course address?
It addresses Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, federal law updates from 2022, the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act (DDEA), and Delaware House Bill 360 (H.B. 360).
What will I learn about filing a complaint?
The course covers an employee's options, filing a complaint, documentation and recordkeeping, what to expect after filing a complaint, and when an employer is liable.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Recertification Credits: 2.0
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®).
