INTRODUCTION FOR ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
Discrimination means treating someone worse because of their age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or other characteristics. In the workplace, this can mean workers are overlooked for promotions, not hired, or face cruel comments while doing their jobs.. Workplace discrimination poses a challenge to the principles of fairness and equality. Unlawful discrimination affects people facing discrimination as well as group dynamics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:
- Explain the roles of department managers in managing their human resources.
- Apply the suitable methodology in attracting, retaining and transitioning employees.
- Understand the actual function of the Human Resources Department
- Take the proper intervention in managing the employee’s performance and development.
METHODOLOGY
- Slide presentation 30 %
- Case studies
- Interactive questions and answer
- Group Discussion
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- People managers and all employees
DURATION
- 1day
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1 – Introduction – Discrimination and sexual harassment
- What is workplace discrimination?
- Impacts of discrimination
- Signs of discrimination
- Types of discrimination
– Direct discrimination
– Indirect discrimination
- What is Sexual Harassment?
- Reasons for Concern
- Sexual Harassment—Two Types
- Examples of Sexual Harassment
– Verbal
– Non-Verbal
– Physical
Module 2 – Laws and Regulations
- Article 8 of the Constitution of Malaysia
- Tort of unfair Discrimination
- Employment Act (Amendment) 2022
Module 3 – Recognizing Sexual Harassment in Workplace
- Unacceptable Behaviours that Signal Sexual Harassment
- In work-related or employment environment
- Identifying sexual harassment
Module 4 – Ways on Prevention of Sexual Harassment : Policies and
Procedures
- Supervisor Responsibilities
- Investigation of Harassment
- Respond Properly to Complaints
- Assist with the Investigation
Module 5 – How to Prevent and Address Workplace Discrimination
- Training programmes on diversity and inclusion
- Reporting mechanisms
- Methods to investigate and address workplace discrimination complaints
- Policies and procedures to deal with discrimination and retaliation
