Surgent's Workplace Harassment: How to Prevent Harassment and Reduce Liability Risks in Today's Changing Environment
April 22, 2026
Vendor Webinar
2 CPE
Surgent's Workplace Harassment: How to Prevent Harassment and Reduce Liability Risks in Today's Changing Environment
Workplace harassment
especially sexual harassment
has dominated headlines in the last several years. With discussions of workplace harassment in the news, employees better understand their rights and feel more empowered to speak out, and the standard of appropriate workplace conduct is changing. With workplace harassment claims continuing to be filed at a steady pace with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state agencies, and the courts, it is more important than ever to understand how to prevent and avoid harassment in the workplace.
Learning Objectives
Identify conduct that could constitute workplace harassment, sexual harassment, or discrimination
Understand both employee and management responsibilities with respect to workplace harassment
Appreciate the value of a workplace free of harassment and discrimination
Major Topics
An overview of workplace harassment and discrimination laws, including the intangible benefits that come with compliance
An overview of sexual harassment and workplace retaliation
The supervisor’s (or manager’s) role in preventing harassment and in reducing the company’s potential liability through good faith efforts at compliance
Review a compliant procedure for handling harassment concerns
CPE Credits Available
2 CPE
2
General
Things to Know About This Course
Course Level
Basic
Prerequisites
None
Advanced Preparation
None
Intended Audience
CPAs seeking to understand how workplace harassment and discrimination laws apply to their workplace and those seeking compliance strategies that help increase employee engagement and productivity.
