Full Length Course
Discrimination-Free Workplace (Basics)
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Key concepts covered in this course:
- Definitions of discrimination, disparate treatment and disparate impact, with examples
- A reminder of organizational commitment to a discrimination-free workplace
- The importance of reporting
- The non-retaliation policy
- A description of protected categories/protected characteristics
- Protections under federal law, and beyond, including categories that may be protected under state, city and county anti-discrimination laws
- The importance of respect in the workplace
- A deeper dive into disparate treatment and disparate impact discrimination, and what they can look like
- An introduction to unconscious bias
- Key questions to ask before making a workplace decision
- A definition and examples of stereotypes
- A closer look at bias
- How stereotypes and bias can lead to discrimination
- Overcoming stereotypes and biases
- Review of the critical role employees play in speaking up about illegal or unethical behavior
- An opportunity to review key policies and certify