Employment Essentials
Reduce risk and boost moral
Syntrio’s Employment Essentials Suite is designed to help organizations address important HR and workplace compliance concerns. Featuring sexual harassment training, anti-discrimination training, ethics training, diversity training and other important training topics, Syntrio’s courses are designed to meet mandatory training requirements flowing from EEOC-compliance guidelines, landmark cases, federal sentencing guidelines and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Harassment and Discrimination
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Understanding Unlawful Workplace Harassment ›
Understanding Unlawful Workplace Harassment
This course teaches employees about the human characteristics that are protected by anti-discrimination laws and the type of conduct related to the “protected classes” that can lead to a claim of unlawful workplace harassment. It also discusses the steps employees can take to prevent workplace harassment and what to do in the event that they witness or experience it.
DURATION: 30 minutes
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Preventing Employment Discrimination for Managers ›
Preventing Employment Discrimination for Managers
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal and state equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws protect employees and job applicants from discrimination based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and other protected grounds. This course teaches managers and supervisors to make employment decisions that adhere to anti-discrimination laws, promote respect, improve morale, and, in turn, prevent claims of discrimination and employer liability.
DURATION: 45 minutes
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Preventing Unlawful Workplace Harassment for Managers & Supervisors ›
Preventing Unlawful Workplace Harassment for Managers & Supervisors
This course teaches managers and supervisors about the human characteristics that are protected by anti-discrimination laws and the type of conduct related to the “protected classes” that can lead to a claim of unlawful workplace harassment. It offers strategies for preventing unlawful harassment and teaches managers how to respond appropriately when they learn of it. It also discusses the risk of liability to both the company and a manager if he or she fails to stop harassment or personally engages in harassing behavior.
DURATION: 45 minutes
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Preventing Unlawful Harassment: College and University Edition ›
Preventing Unlawful Harassment: College and University Edition
This course teaches faculty and staff managers and supervisors about the human characteristics that are protected by anti-discrimination laws and the type of conduct related to the “protected classes” that can lead to a claim of unlawful harassment. It offers strategies for preventing unlawful harassment and teaches faculty and staff managers how to respond appropriately when they learn of it. It also discusses the risk of liability to both the institution and a manager if he or she fails to stop harassment or personally engages in harassing behavior.
DURATION: 45 minutes
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Unlawful Harassment Prevention for Colleges: Employee Version ›
Unlawful Harassment Prevention for Colleges: Employee Version
This course for non-managerial college employees, including student-employees, discusses the human characteristics that are protected by anti-discrimination laws and school policy and the type of conduct related to the “protected classes” that can lead to a claim of unlawful harassment. It also discusses the steps employees can take to prevent workplace harassment and what to do in the event that they witness or experience it.
DURATION: 30 minutes
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Preventing Unlawful Workplace Harassment for Managers & Supervisors (Canadian Version) ›
Preventing Unlawful Workplace Harassment for Managers & Supervisors (Canadian Version)
This course teaches managers and supervisors about the human characteristics that are protected by anti-discrimination laws and the type of conduct related to the “protected classes” that can lead to a claim of unlawful workplace harassment. It offers strategies for preventing unlawful harassment and teaches managers how to respond appropriately when they learn of it. It also discusses the risk of liability to both the company and a manager if he or she fails to stop harassment or personally engages in harassing behavior.
DURATION: 45 minutes
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Understanding Unlawful Workplace Harassment ›
- Sexual Harassment
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AB 1825: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers ›
AB 1825: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers
This course, designed for managers and/or supervisors, discusses the federal and state anti-discrimination laws and company policies prohibiting sexual harassment. Using hypothetical scenarios and real-life examples, managers are instructed on how to recognize and prevent sexual harassment and retaliation and are provided practical guidance on the steps that should be taken to correct sexual harassment. Managers will learn of their legal and moral obligations in refraining from harassment and maintaining a harassment-free environment as well as the remedies available for victims.
DURATION: 120 minutes
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Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers ›
Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers
This course, designed for managers and/or supervisors, discusses the federal and state anti-discrimination laws and company policies prohibiting sexual harassment. Using hypothetical scenarios and real-life examples, managers are instructed on how to recognize and prevent sexual harassment and retaliation and are provided practical guidance on the steps that should be taken to correct sexual harassment. Managers will learn of their legal and moral obligations in refraining from harassment and maintaining a harassment-free environment as well as the remedies available for victims.
DURATION: 120 minutes
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Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers ›
Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers
This course teaches managers and supervisors to recognize and prevent sexual harassment, to respond appropriately when they learn of it, and to deal with and prevent retaliation against victims and witnesses. It also discusses the risk of liability to both the company and a manager if he or she fails to stop harassment or engages in harassing behavior.
DURATION: 45 minutes
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Understanding Sexual Harassment ›
Understanding Sexual Harassment
This course teaches employees to recognize conduct and circumstances that can give rise to a claim of sexual harassment including those which create a hostile work environment. It also discusses the dangers of engaging in office relationships and the steps to take if one witnesses or experiences sexual harassment.
DURATION: 30 minutes
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Workplace Harassment Prevention for Managers and Supervisors ›
Workplace Harassment Prevention for Managers and Supervisors
This course, designed for managers and/or supervisors, discusses the federal and state anti-discrimination laws and company policies prohibiting sexual harassment. Using hypothetical scenarios and real-life examples, managers are instructed on how to recognize and prevent sexual harassment and retaliation and are provided practical guidance on the steps that should be taken to correct sexual harassment. Managers will learn of their legal and moral obligations in refraining from harassment and maintaining a harassment-free environment as well as the remedies available for victims.
DURATION: 120 minutes
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AB 1825: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers: 2nd Edition ›
AB 1825: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers: 2nd Edition
This course, designed for managers and/or supervisors, discusses the federal and state anti-discrimination laws and company policies prohibiting sexual harassment. Using all-new hypothetical scenarios and real-life examples, managers are instructed on how to recognize and prevent sexual harassment and retaliation and are provided practical guidance on the steps that should be taken to correct sexual harassment. Managers will learn of their legal and moral obligations in refraining from harassment and maintaining a harassment-free environment as well as the remedies available for victims.
DURATION: 120 minutes
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Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers: 2nd Edition ›
Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers: 2nd Edition
This course, designed for managers and/or supervisors, discusses the federal and state anti-discrimination laws and company policies prohibiting sexual harassment. Using all new hypothetical scenarios and real-life examples, managers are instructed on how to recognize and prevent sexual harassment and retaliation and are provided practical guidance on the steps that should be taken to correct sexual harassment. Managers will learn of their legal and moral obligations in refraining from harassment and maintaining a harassment-free environment as well as the remedies available for victims. This course is specifically for the 2nd training cycle of managers and supervisors.
DURATION: 120 minutes
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Workplace Harassment Prevention for Employees ›
Workplace Harassment Prevention for Employees
This course, designed for non-supervisory employees, discusses the federal and state anti-discrimination laws and company policies prohibiting sexual harassment and other forms of unlawful harassment. Using hypothetical scenarios and real-life examples, employees learn to recognize conduct and circumstances that can give rise to a claim of unlawful workplace harassment including those which create a hostile work environment. It also discusses the dangers of engaging in office relationships and the steps to take if one witnesses or experiences harassment at work.
DURATION: 60 minutes
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AB 1825: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Managers ›
- ADA
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Americans With Disabilities Act ›
Americans With Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (ADAAA), prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with a disability. Using hypothetical scenarios and practical exercises, this course teaches managers how to effectively and legally manage individuals with disabilities including the obligation to provide reasonable accommodations, if necessary. It also teaches preventive steps that a manager can take to avoid a claim of disability discrimination.
DURATION: 45 minutes
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Americans With Disabilities Act ›
- FMLA
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The Family Medical Leave Act ›
The Family Medical Leave Act
This course provides an overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act. It is designed for managers or supervisors whose employees may request or require leave and discusses eligibility requirements, circumstances that qualify for FMLA protection, procedures for requesting and designating FMLA, and employee and employer rights and responsibilities under the Act.
DURATION: 45 minutes
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The Family Medical Leave Act ›
- Ethics
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Ethics and Business Conduct for Government Contractors (Refresher Version) ›
Ethics and Business Conduct for Government Contractors (Refresher Version)
Business ethics involves educating and aligning the actions of individuals with relevant laws and the preferred values of the organization. This “refresher” course discusses the many benefits of promoting business ethics as well as the legal requirements of government contractors with respect to ethics and compliance. It highlights the organization’s Code of Ethics and/or Business Conduct and asks learners to apply the Code to a series of hypothetical scenarios in which ethical issues may arise in workplace. It also discusses responsibilities, procedures, and “whistleblower” protections associated with reporting ethics and/or legal violations.
DURATION: 45 minutes
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Ethics and Business Conduct for Government Contractors ›
Ethics and Business Conduct for Government Contractors
Business ethics involves educating and aligning the actions of individuals with relevant laws and the preferred values of the organization. This course discusses the many benefits of promoting business ethics as well as the legal requirements of government contractors with respect to ethics and compliance. It highlights the organization’s Code of Ethics and/or Business Conduct and asks learners to apply the Code to a series of hypothetical scenarios in which ethical issues may arise in workplace. It also discusses responsibilities, procedures, and “whistleblower” protections associated with reporting ethics and/or legal violations.
DURATION: 45 minutes
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Ethics and Business Conduct ›
Ethics and Business Conduct
Ethics is about doing the "right" thing. In a business setting, ethics also involves ensuring that company values are shared and upheld by all members of the organization. This course introduces the concept of business ethics and highlights the company code of ethics and/or business conduct which describes company values and standards of conduct. Students learn by applying "the code" to a series of "ethical dilemmas" typical of the workplace. t also discusses responsibilities, procedures, and “whistleblower” protections associated with reporting ethics and/or legal violations.
DURATION: 50 minutes
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Ethics and Business Conduct for Government Contractors (Refresher Version) ›
- Diversity
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Valuing Diversity ›
Valuing Diversity
In order to realize the greatest competitive advantage and retain the most qualified employees, companies must make an effort to ensure that a diverse population of employees is fully represented and that a culture of inclusion and respect is promoted and maintained. This program explores the realities of working in a diverse environment and discusses strategies to help you recognize, accept, and value individual differences in your workplace.
DURATION: 30 minutes
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Valuing Diversity for Managers ›
Valuing Diversity for Managers
In order to realize the greatest competitive advantage and retain the most qualified employees, companies must make an effort to ensure that a diverse population of employees is fully represented and that a culture of inclusion and respect is promoted and maintained. This course discusses the advantages and pitfalls of working in and managing a diverse workforce. It also offers strategies to help managers recognize and value individual differences so as to maximize the potential of all employees.
DURATION: 30 minutes
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Valuing Diversity for Managers (Canadian Version) ›
Valuing Diversity for Managers (Canadian Version)
In order to realize the greatest competitive advantage and retain the most qualified employees, companies must make an effort to ensure that a diverse population of employees is fully represented and that a culture of inclusion and respect is promoted and maintained. This course discusses the advantages and pitfalls of working in and managing a diverse workforce. It also offers strategies to help managers recognize and value individual differences so as to maximize the potential of all employees.
DURATION: 30 minutes
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Valuing Diversity (Canadian Version) ›
Valuing Diversity (Canadian Version)
In order to realize the greatest competitive advantage and retain the most qualified employees, companies must make an effort to ensure that a diverse population of employees is fully represented and that a culture of inclusion and respect is promoted and maintained. This program explores the realities of working in a diverse environment and discusses strategies to help you recognize, accept, and value individual differences in your workplace.
DURATION: 30 minutes
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Valuing Diversity ›
- Wrongful Termination
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Avoiding Wrongful Termination ›
Avoiding Wrongful Termination
This course will help managers to understand the principle of “at-will” employment and the important exceptions to the rule. At the completion of this course, managers will be able to identify practices that could create liability and identify methods for effectively handling terminations to minimize the risk of a lawsuit. Preventive measures outlined in this course can be used to help avoid a costly wrongful termination claim.
DURATION: 40 minutes
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Avoiding Wrongful Termination ›
- Employee Privacy
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Employee Privacy ›
Employee Privacy
This course provides an overview of employee privacy in the workplace. Managers should know their state’s regulations on privacy to achieve a balance between their need-to-know, with employees' right of freedom from undue intrusion into their personal lives. This course is for managers who wish to avoid litigation for invasion-of-privacy or defamation claims, yet who must, from time-to-time, consider drug testing, searches, discussion of an employee’s behavior, or examination of an employee’s after-hour activities. This course may also interest company executives who initiate company policy regarding privacy.
DURATION: 30 minutes
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Privacy Laws and Practices ›
Privacy Laws and Practices
Privacy Laws and Practices provides an overview of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and other privacy regulations relevant to insurance companies, defines key privacy terms and concepts, and identifies best practices with regard to consumer concerns.
DURATION: 45 minutes
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Employee Privacy ›
- Bullying
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Creating a Bully-Free Workplace: Manager Edition ›
Creating a Bully-Free Workplace: Manager Edition
Workplace bullying can have devastating effects on victims, witnesses, and on organizations. In this course, managers and supervisors will learn how to recognize and address workplace bullying, as well as common prevention strategies to keep their work area bully-free. They will learn how to analyze their own behavior to ensure it is appropriate at all times and the importance of promoting a culture of mutual respect in the workplace
DURATION: 45 minutes
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Creating a Bully-Free Workplace: Employee Edition ›
Creating a Bully-Free Workplace: Employee Edition
Workplace bullying can have devastating effects on victims, witnesses, and on organizations. In this course, employees will learn how to recognize and address workplace bullying, as well as common prevention strategies to keep their work area bully-free. They will learn how to analyze their own behavior to ensure it is appropriate at all times and the importance of promoting a culture of mutual respect in the workplace
DURATION: 45 minutes
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Creating a Bully-Free Workplace: Manager Edition ›
The ability to listen is an important tool for understanding others. Sadly, very few people know how to listen well. Listening is not simply agreeing–it is much more. This module teaches “deep listening” skills, which will lead to greater productivity and understanding in the workplace.
DURATION: 45 minnutes