Maine Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Designed to meet Maine legal requirements
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Additional languages available
Meets accessibility standards
Auto-save training, mobile-friendly
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Course Summary

Ethena makes it easy to meet Maine’s sexual harassment training requirements with a course that covers the law and teaches employees how to navigate tough workplace situations.

The course covers Maine-mandated topics like examples and definitions of sexual harassment, specific manager responsibilities, and information about retaliation protections — in a way that makes employees tune in, not out.

Included Modules:

Introduction: Why We Care

An introduction to workplace harassment and the issues it creates for companies and individuals alike.

The Legal Framework

Covers the relevant federal laws for workplace harassment prevention, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the ADA.

Identity and Protected Characteristics

An explanation of what identity is, along with definitions and examples of each of the eight federally protected characteristics.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

A deeper dive into two protected classes under the umbrella of sex-based discrimination, with definitions, context, and real-world scenarios.

Recognizing Harassment and Its Impacts

Scenario-driven examples of what harassment can look like and the ways it can negatively affect individuals, teams, and companies.

Reporting Harassment and Preventing Retaliation

An explainer on how and when to report and who to report to, alongside actionable tips for intervening on behalf of a coworker.

Off-the-Clock Harassment

Where harassment can happen outside of the workplace, how to recognize it, and why it’s still important to report.

Effective Communication

Best practices for clear and healthy communication with your coworkers, including tips on giving and receiving feedback.

Maine

Covers Maine-specific laws around harassment, including the MHRA, reporting to the MHRC, and pregnancy and gender expression protections.

Included Mini-Courses:

Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Caregiving Training

Quid Pro Quo Harassment Training

Social Media Communications Training

Allyship at Work Training

Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace Training

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Training

LGBTQ+ Sensitivity Training

Bystander Intervention Training

Why is harassment prevention training in Maine important?

As of January 1, 2021, Maine law mandates that employers with 15 or more employees must provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees within one year of their hire date. This training must cover topics such as the definition of sexual harassment, examples of inappropriate behaviors, reporting procedures, and the consequences of harassment. Furthermore, supervisors and managers are required to undergo additional training on how to prevent and respond to harassment effectively.

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