New York City Anti-Harassment: 05. Investigating Complaints

New York City Anti-Harassment: 05. Investigating Complaints is an elearning course that covers proper procedures for managers to follow during allegations of harassment. Complaints of sexual harassment must be handled swiftly and proficiently. As a supervisor, part of your role may be to assist in or fully conduct an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, there is very strict criteria one must follow to participate in the investigatory process. In this course, we’ll discuss what is required of an investigator, how to collect evidence, how to interview witnesses, and how to conclude an investigation. We’ll cover the importance of objectivity, protection from retaliation and taking the appropriate action.

This course is from our series on New York City Anti-Harassment. It comes with a video with audio narration, downloadable materials, and a quick quiz. Take this course along with others in the series and be equipped to handle sexual harassment effectively.