The EEOC’s New Workplace Harassment Guidelines: It’s Time To Update Your Policies
Stay Compliant With Evolving Federal Anti-Harassment Standards!

Instructor :
Racquel L. Harris
Webinar ID:
20218
Date: MAY 01, 2025 (THU)
Start Time: 11:00 AM PT - 12:00 Noon PT
Duration: 1 Hr.
What you will learn
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- Interpret The EEOC’s 2024 Harassment Guidelines Accurately
- Identify Employer Liability Triggers Under Federal Harassment Laws
- Apply Key Legal Tests To Evaluate Harassment Claims
- Recognize When A Single Incident Meets Legal Thresholds
- Address Online Conduct Creating Hostile Work Environments
- Analyze Real-World Case Law For Practical Compliance Insights
- Update Workplace Policies To ….
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- Interpret The EEOC’s 2025 Harassment Guidelines Accurately
- Identify Employer Liability Triggers Under Federal Harassment Laws
- Apply Key Legal Tests To Evaluate Harassment Claims
- Recognize When A Single Incident Meets Legal Thresholds
- Address Online Conduct Creating Hostile Work Environments
- Analyze Real-World Case Law For Practical Compliance Insights
- Update Workplace Policies To Reflect New Legal Standards
- Strengthen Internal Reporting And Investigation Protocols Effectively
Course Description
Harassment in the workplace remains a persistent and evolving challenge, and employers are under increasing scrutiny to prevent and address it effectively.
With the EEOC’s updated 2025 guidance on harassment, it’s essential for HR professionals, managers, and compliance officers to fully understand the legal implications and updated employer responsibilities.
This timely course offers a comprehensive breakdown of the newly proposed standards and what they mean for your organization’s anti-harassment policies, training protocols, and internal investigations.
Participants will gain clear insights into:
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- The EEOC’s expanded definition of workplace harassment, including modern interpretations involving remote and hybrid environments
- Legal thresholds for employer liability under the new guidance
- The critical role of preventive practices, including prompt investigations and proactive policy updates
- Case studies and real-world scenarios that illustrate potential compliance pitfalls
- Key takeaways to align existing policies with federal expectations in 2025 and beyond
Led by a recognized expert in employment law, this training provides the knowledge and tools needed to confidently navigate the EEOC’s latest directives and strengthen your organization’s compliance posture.
Enroll Now!
Harassment in the workplace remains a persistent and evolving challenge, and employers are under increasing scrutiny to prevent and address it effectively.
With the EEOC’s updated 2025 guidance on harassment, it’s essential for HR professionals, managers, and compliance officers to fully understand the legal implications and updated employer responsibilities.
This timely course offers a comprehensive breakdown of the newly proposed standards and what they mean for your organization’s anti-harassment policies, training protocols, and internal investigations.
Participants will gain clear insights into:
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- The EEOC’s expanded definition of workplace harassment, including modern interpretations involving remote and hybrid environments
- Legal thresholds for employer liability under the new guidance
- The critical role of preventive practices, including prompt investigations and proactive policy updates
- Case studies and real-world scenarios that illustrate potential compliance pitfalls
- Key takeaways to align existing policies with federal expectations in 2025 and beyond
Led by a recognized expert in employment law, this training provides the knowledge and tools needed to confidently navigate the EEOC’s latest directives and strengthen your organization’s compliance posture.
Enroll Now!
Why you should attend
Staying compliant in today’s regulatory climate isn’t optional—it’s essential. The EEOC’s updates introduce significant changes that directly affect how harassment claims are defined, evaluated, and resolved.
If your current policies don’t reflect these shifts, your organization could face increased liability and reputational risk.
This training helps you:
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- Decipher complex legal updates in plain, actionable terms
- Understand how the EEOC now interprets harassment based on sex, gender identity, and more
- Identify and address policy blind spots that may expose your organization
- Gain confidence in responding to complaints under the new legal standards
Whether you’re updating your employee handbook or leading internal investigations, this course equips you with the clarity and confidence needed to meet evolving federal expectations.
Join Now!
Staying compliant in today’s regulatory climate isn’t optional—it’s essential. The EEOC’s updates introduce significant changes that directly affect how harassment claims are defined, evaluated, and resolved.
If your current policies don’t reflect these shifts, your organization could face increased liability and reputational risk.
This training helps you:
-
- Decipher complex legal updates in plain, actionable terms
- Understand how the EEOC now interprets harassment based on sex, gender identity, and more
- Identify and address policy blind spots that may expose your organization
- Gain confidence in responding to complaints under the new legal standards
Whether you’re updating your employee handbook or leading internal investigations, this course equips you with the clarity and confidence needed to meet evolving federal expectations.
Join Now!
Areas Covered
1. Understanding the EEOC’s Updated Legal Standards
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- Review of federal employment discrimination laws related to harassment
- Clarification of the revised legal thresholds and definitions
2. Employer Liability: What Has Changed
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- When and how employers are held liable under the new guidance
- Vicarious liability explained: Employer responsibility for supervisor conduct
3. Evaluating Harassment Claims
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- The three critical questions to assess hostile work environment allegations
- Types of behaviors that may qualify under the new standards
4. Single-Incident Harassment: What Courts Are Saying
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- Case-based examples where a single incident was deemed severe enough
- Insights from recent rulings and their implications for employers
5. The Digital Workplace: New Risks
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- How remote work, social media, and digital communication affect harassment claims
- Examples of how online behavior may create a hostile environment
6. Case Law Spotlight
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- Discussion of recent workplace harassment cases
- Practical lessons learned from real-world decisions
7. Policy and Practice Implications
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- What these changes mean for HR policies and training
- Steps to proactively align with the EEOC’s expectations
BONUS:
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- PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
- Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
- Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email.
1. Understanding the EEOC’s Updated Legal Standards
-
- Review of federal employment discrimination laws related to harassment
- Clarification of the revised legal thresholds and definitions
2. Employer Liability: What Has Changed
-
- When and how employers are held liable under the new guidance
- Vicarious liability explained: Employer responsibility for supervisor conduct
3. Evaluating Harassment Claims
-
- The three critical questions to assess hostile work environment allegations
- Types of behaviors that may qualify under the new standards
4. Single-Incident Harassment: What Courts Are Saying
-
- Case-based examples where a single incident was deemed severe enough
- Insights from recent rulings and their implications for employers
5. The Digital Workplace: New Risks
-
- How remote work, social media, and digital communication affect harassment claims
- Examples of how online behavior may create a hostile environment
6. Case Law Spotlight
-
- Discussion of recent workplace harassment cases
- Practical lessons learned from real-world decisions
7. Policy and Practice Implications
-
- What these changes mean for HR policies and training
- Steps to proactively align with the EEOC’s expectations
BONUS:
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- PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
- Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
- Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email.
Who is this course for
Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!
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- HR Managers Updating Outdated Harassment Policy Frameworks
- Compliance Officers Navigating Evolving Legal Obligations
- In-House Counsel Mitigating Employment-Related Legal Risks
- Employee Relations Leads Handling Complex Workplace Complaints
- Business Owners Ensuring Organizational Legal Compliance Standards
- Training Managers Enhancing Anti-Harassment Learning Initiatives
Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!
-
- HR Managers Updating Outdated Harassment Policy Frameworks
- Compliance Officers Navigating Evolving Legal Obligations
- In-House Counsel Mitigating Employment-Related Legal Risks
- Employee Relations Leads Handling Complex Workplace Complaints
- Business Owners Ensuring Organizational Legal Compliance Standards
- Training Managers Enhancing Anti-Harassment Learning Initiatives
Instructor Profile
Racquel L. Harris is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at R.L. Harris & Associates, LLC, bringing over 25 years of executive-level experience to her role. With dual certifications in Human Resources and Risk Management, she also holds a BA in Organizational Communication from Indiana University and an MBA from Purdue University. Currently, Racquel is pursuing her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.
She has a deep understanding of the pivotal role training plays within an organization and excels in strategic planning and execution, skills she honed during her tenure as President of the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and on the Indiana SHRM State Council. Racquel is an expert in labor relations, federal and state employment laws, and aligning human resources practices with organizational objectives. Known in the community as a servant leader, she has received multiple accolades, including the Martin Luther King Drum Major Award from former Mayor Jeff Rea, the “40 under 40” recognition by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, the Seven Seals Award from the ESGR, and the Michiana SHRM Leader of the Year Award.
Her commitment to community service is further demonstrated through her roles on several boards and committees In addition to her professional work, Racquel frequently volunteers her time offering professional skills training to help individuals prepare for employment. She remains dedicated to supporting the growth and success of others.