This year, over 25,000 harassment complaints were filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — could you be one of them?

The EEOC and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) enforce laws that make it illegal to discriminate against job applicants and employees. Employers who fail to comply with these laws are at risk of financial losses and negative brand exposure.

Studies show how harassment, bullying and a hostile workplace affect productivity, morale and service. Employees who experience these behaviors in the workplace struggle with motivation and their ability to focus on their tasks, which can lead to higher turnover, workplace injuries and increased absenteeism.

Western Growers University (WGU) has designed a course that addresses both the legal requirements outlined by the EEOC and the DFEH and added techniques to create a more inclusive environment.

Employees have rights, but they also have responsibilities to report improper behavior when they see it. It’s time to equip your managers with a new approach to address and deal with misconduct when it is reported.

To register, go to:  Western Growers University Webinars and Events.

• December 15 – Spanish
  • Employee session: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
  • Manager session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• December 16 – English
  • Employee session: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
  • Manager session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

WGU also offers OnDemand training for those with busy schedules. To learn more, visit Western Growers University, and select either:

• Preventing Discrimination and Harassment for Employees, or
• Preventing Discrimination and Harassment for Supervisors.

This course is eligible for up to two hours of continuing education units (CEU) through SHRM.

For more information on any of our other training offerings, please contact Anna Bilderbach, at (949) 379-3889, or email [email protected].