Anti‑Sexual Harassment Sensitivity Training

Course Description

This workshop addresses Sexual Harassment as an Occupational Health and Safety issue under the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act. Participants gain a clear understanding of workplace Harassment definitions, reporting and investigation requirements, and behaviours that may lead to complaints. Practical tools, templates, and scenario-based exercises support both employees and people-leaders in maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

• Understand legal responsibilities related to workplace Harassment and Sexual Harassment.

• Identify inappropriate workplace behaviours and language within the Human Rights framework.

• Apply risk-reduction strategies, boundaries, and communication tools to minimize incidents.

• Support reporting, documentation, and restorative processes within their workplace.

• Strengthen personal awareness and accountability through reflective learning.

Module 1 - Introduction to Sensitivity Training

1. What is Sensitivity Training

2. Where is the Workplace

Module 2 - The Fundamentals of Workplace Respect

1. Characteristics of a Respectful Workplace

2. What Makes You Feel Respected?

3. Legislation to Protect the Health and Well-Being of Workers

4. Impact vs Intent

5. Inappropriate: Spoken Words, Other Interactions, and Flying Off The Handle

Module 3 - What Makes Something OK to Say or Do at Work?

1. Evaluating Workplace Conduct

Module 4 - Workplace Language and Behaviour Governance Framework

Module 5 - Human Rights Prohibited Grounds in Employment

1. Prohibited Grounds of Discrimination

2. Employer’s, Management’s, and Employee’s Responsibilities

Module 6 - Sexual Harassment: Guidelines for Language and Behaviour at Work

1. Evaluating Workplace Conduct

Module 7 - Sexual Harassment: Definition and Examples under Human Rights

1. Definition of Sexual Harassment

2. Examples of Sexual Harassment

Module 8 - Sexual Harassment: Proper Conduct at Work

1. Minimize Risk of Offence

2. Psychological and Physical Boundaries

3. Other Helpful Precautions

Module 9 - Boundaries in the Workplace

1. What Are Boundaries at Work

2. Where Boundaries Matter

Module 10 - Workplace Conflict Management

1. Constructive Conflict vs Destructive Conflict

Module 11 - Key Takeaway Messages

1. Commitment to Attitudinal Change

2. Key Messages to Take Personally

Module 12 - Your Action Plan