Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention Training

Introduction

Address and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace with our comprehensive Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention Training. This course is designed to educate employees and management on identifying, addressing, and preventing sexual harassment, fostering a safe and respectful work environment for everyone.

Overview

Sexual harassment in the workplace can undermine the dignity and well-being of individuals and disrupt workplace harmony. This training emphasizes the importance of understanding what constitutes sexual harassment, the legal implications, and the necessary steps to handle incidents effectively and sensitively.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Employees at all levels within an organization.
  • HR professionals and team leaders responsible for workplace safety and compliance.
  • Managers and executives tasked with enforcing and upholding workplace policies.

Course Outline

Understanding Sexual Harassment

  • Definitions and types of sexual harassment.
  • Legal standards and organizational policies against sexual harassment.

Recognizing Harassment:

  • Identifying behaviours that constitute harassment.
  • Understanding the impact of harassment on victims and the workplace.

Prevention Strategies:

  • Best practices for preventing sexual harassment.
  • How to create and promote a culture of respect and safety.

Responding to Harassment:

  • Procedures for reporting and handling harassment claims.
  • Support systems for victims.

Legal Responsibilities and Rights:

  • Overview of legal obligations for employers and rights of employees.
  • Consequences of harassment for individuals and organizations.

Training and Communication:

  • Role of training in prevention.
  • Effective communication strategies to reinforce a harassment-free workplace.

Expectations

Participants will:

  • Gain a clear understanding of sexual harassment and its consequences.
  • Learn to recognize inappropriate behaviours and take preventive measures.
  • Be equipped with the knowledge to respond appropriately to harassment incidents.
  1. Promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination
  2. Implementing affirmative action measures to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups, to ensure their equitable representation in all occupational categories and levels in the workforce.’

Welcome to our complete guide on Employment equity and its new 2023 amendments. Right here, we will offer you with clear and concise information about this important new EE legislation, ensuring you understand its motive, key principles, EE changes, Compliance and the obligations it imposes on employers. We will also talk the newest amendments and their impact, retaining you updated with the modern day compliance requirements.

At its core, Employment Equity aims to promote fair and equitable workplaces by addressing systemic discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. This Act encourages employers to create inclusive environments where diversity is valued and individuals from designated groups have equal access to employment and advancement opportunities.

With the current amendments, Employment Equity has undergone essential modifications. We are going to delve into those updates, highlighting the important areas affected and the implications for employers. By understanding the amended provisions, you will be better equipped to navigate compliance necessities and ensure your employer meets its obligations. At Micademy Development Institute South Africa ( MDSA ) We believe Employment Equity should be about Transformation, Diversity, Inclusive and Equity.

In terms of the new amendment,

  1. Changes include the introduction of an Employer Equity Certificate of Compliance which companies wishing to participate in state contracts are now required to provide. Companies without an Employment Equity Certificate of Compliance will not be able to receive any points under the Management Control pillar of the B-BBEE scorecard and could be subject to fines and penalties for non-compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Management Control has traditionally been the pillar that all sectors struggle the most with.
  2. Sector-specific targets set by the Minister of Employment and Labour ostensibly after consultations with industry over the past 18 months, appear to have been more closely aligned to the BEE scorecard.

The newly amended Employment Equity (EE) Act to aid workplace transformation in SA to come into operation on 01 September 2023

Download the proposed EE Sector Numerical Target

Conclusion

Our Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention Training is crucial for building a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Equip your team with the knowledge and tools to prevent harassment and protect the integrity of your workplace.

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