A strong ethical culture requires that all staff are comfortable with raising concerns and managers are skilled with effectively receiving and responding to these concerns. This employee foundation two-module course covers the importance of a “speak up” workplace culture where everyone is committed and encouraged to raise concerns about questionable conduct. It also addresses how learners can effectively speak up to increase the chances for a concern to be understood.

Everyone in the United States has a right to equal opportunity in hiring and employment regardless of their religious beliefs. This course familiarizes managers and supervisors with their ethical and legal responsibilities under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibiting religious discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It also discusses approaches to religious accommodation, allowing employees to adhere to religious customs and practices while at work.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal and state equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws protect employees and job applicants from discrimination based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and other protected grounds. This course teaches managers and supervisors to make employment decisions that adhere to anti-discrimination laws, promote respect, improve morale, and, in turn, prevent claims of discrimination and employer liability.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO) and other anti-discrimination laws protect federal sector employees and job applicants from discrimination based on protected grounds such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex and sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, mental and physical disability, genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, or political affiliation. This course teaches managers and supervisors working in federal government agencies to make employment decisions that comply with anti-discrimination laws, promote respect and fairness, and, in turn, prevent claims of discrimination and employer liability.

The are many laws governing the workplace that guarantee rights to individual workers, such as the right to be free from discrimination, the right to be paid minimum and overtime wages, and the right to join a union etc. Unlawful retaliation occurs when an employer imposes adverse consequences on an employee for exercising his or her rights or engaging in certain activities that are "protected" by law. Using scenarios and case studies, this course discusses the types of work-related activities that are protected by law, the types of behavior that can lead to a charge of retaliation, and the risks of failing to take steps to prevent unlawful retaliation in the workplace.

This course teaches managers and supervisors who work in federal government departments and their agencies about the human characteristics that are protected by anti-discrimination laws and the type of conduct related to the "protected classes" that can lead to a claim of unlawful workplace harassment. It offers strategies for preventing unlawful harassment and teaches managers how to respond appropriately when they learn of it. It also discusses the risk of liability to federal agencies and managers who fail to stop harassment or personally engage in harassing behavior.

This course teaches employees who work in federal government departments and agencies about the human characteristics that are protected by anti-discrimination laws and the type of conduct related to the "protected classes" that can lead to a claim of unlawful workplace harassment. It also discusses the steps employees can take to prevent workplace harassment and what to do in the event they witness or experience it.

Everyone in the United States has a right to equal opportunity employment. Every company must be committed to preventing employment discrimination. To achieve this all managers, supervisors and the company staff must educate themselves about anti-discrimination policies and regulations. This course focuses on recognizing laws, regulations and policies that prohibit discrimination. It disseminates understanding regarding protected classes and the type of conduct that may be necessary to avoid harassment and discrimination. It has information about how to prevent discrimination and deal with retaliation in a proper way. There are numerous examples that will make your learning experience very engaging. Good Luck!

Our collective understanding of harassment now goes way beyond just sexual harassment, also including harassment based on personal characteristics and bullying. In any form, harassment prevents employees and organizations from doing their best. Here, learners come to understand that all employees have the responsibility to address harassing behavior, be it verbal or non-verbal, whether as a victim or witness.

Workers of all ages can make strong contributions to a productive and effective workforce. Still, a recent study found that nearly 2 in 3 workers ages 45-74 reported having seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace. This course familiarizes managers and supervisors with their ethical and legal responsibilities under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and other anti-discrimination laws. Knowledge of the law is essential to avoid potentially costly lawsuits and can help to build a company culture rooted in trust and fairness.