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Certifying Organizations
Course Description
In this Maine Sexual Harassment Prevention: Employees course, you’ll understand your rights and responsibilities under Maine’s sexual harassment laws. We’ll also explore how to recognize inappropriate behavior and respond appropriately in different workplace settings. These skills help create safer, more respectful teams. To support these outcomes, this course applies legal standards to real-world examples and actionable guidance for employees in all professional environments—whether they work on-site, remotely, or in a nontraditional setting.
We’ll examine Maine’s legal standards, presenting practical examples and clear reporting options. You’ll build confidence to recognize harassment and respond in ways that protect yourself and others. We’ll also highlight state-required training, written policies, and anti-retaliation protections to give you a complete understanding of your role in maintaining compliance. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to report concerns, avoid retaliation, and support a harassment-free environment.
Learning Objectives:
- Define sexual harassment under Maine’s legal standards
- Identify protected traits and inappropriate workplace behavior
- Explain how to report harassment using approved channels
- Recognize signs of retaliation and appropriate responses
- Describe employer responsibilities under Maine’s compliance requirements
Skills You Will Learn
- Compliance Management
- Information Disclosure Statement
- Sexual Harassment Awareness
What You'll Learn
- Define sexual harassment and sex discrimination as outlined under the Maine Human Rights Act
- Recognize sexual harassment behaviors, including in remote work environments
- Identify quid pro quo harassment, hostile work environments, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual misconduct
- Recall the steps for filing a complaint and what to expect afterward
- Understand behaviors that constitute retaliation and how to protect yourself and others
- Explain employer obligations, employee employment rights, and compliance with state and federal law
Key Takeaways
- Maine requires all employers to ensure a workplace free of sexual harassment by implementing the state's minimum requirements.
- Maine defines sexual harassment as a form of sex discrimination that violates the Maine Human Rights Act.
- Nearly 3 in 4 sexual harassment claims in the workplace go unreported, and 55% of victims experience retaliation after speaking up or making a claim.
- Sexual harassment can occur both in the workplace and in remote work situations, and employees should know how to keep themselves and others safe.
- The course covers employer responsibilities, employee rights, filing a complaint, retaliation, and compliance with both state and federal law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course designed for?
This compliance course was designed for employees in the state of Maine.
What does this course cover?
It covers how sexual harassment is defined by Maine legislature, what constitutes sexual harassment, and how to identify and prevent it in the workplace. It also discusses recognizing harassment in workplace and remote work situations, how to keep yourself and others safe, what retaliation is, your employer's responsibilities, how to file a complaint, and compliance with state and federal law.
How does Maine define sexual harassment?
Maine defines sexual harassment as a form of sex discrimination that violates the Maine Human Rights Act.
What forms of sexual misconduct does the course address?
The course addresses sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, quid pro quo, sexual assault, hostile work environment, and sexual harassment behaviors in remote work environments.
Does the course explain what to do if I experience or witness harassment?
Yes. It covers how to keep yourself and others safe, the steps for filing a complaint, what to expect after filing a complaint, what retaliation is, and protection against retaliation.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Recertification Credits: 1.75
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®).
