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Introduction
Workplace Harassment
Objectives
What is Harassment?
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Harassment is:
A form of discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, the ADA, the ADEA, or GINA.
Unwelcome verbal or physical conduct based on a persons race, color,
religion, sex or gender, national origin, age (40 and over), disability
(mental or physical), or genetic information.
Severe, pervasive and persistent conduct that unreasonably interferes
with an employees work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile
or offensive work environment.
An occurrence where an employees status or benefits are directly
affected by the harassing conduct of a manager or person of authority.
Adverse employment actions (retaliation) against employees who
complained of harassment or discrimination or who participate in a
complaint procedure.
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Group Discussion
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Race/Color
Religion
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National Origin
Disability
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Questions? Comments?
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers all private
employers, state and local governments and educational
institutions that employ 15 or more individuals. It prohibits
intentional discrimination and practices because of a persons race,
color, religion, sex or national origin.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended protects
individuals with disabilities, and those regarded as having
disabilities.
Equal Pay Act of 1963 protects men and women who perform
substantially equal work in the same establishment from sex based
discrimination.
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Questions? Comments?
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Summary
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Summary (contd)
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Course Evaluation
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