What you learn:
- Identify protected characteristics across key regions
- Compare global legal landscapes and their implications for policies
- Analyze how local laws affect enforcement and reporting
- Apply a global perspective to policy development and training
Description:
This course covers protected characteristics across major jurisdictions and explains how laws and cultures influence policies and practice. You will compare the European Union, UK, and United States frameworks, and examine how global firms align policies with local requirements. Real-world examples illustrate compliance pitfalls and opportunities to strengthen inclusive environments.
Learners will gain a practical understanding of compliance obligations, reporting expectations, and the tension between local norms and global standards.
Immediate remedies
Offer supportive measures for the complainant such as modified duties, flexible work arrangements, access to counseling, and protection from retaliation during and after the investigation.
Disciplinary actions
Implement appropriate disciplinary actions for the respondent in line with local laws and due process. Sanctions may range from counseling to termination, depending on severity and jurisdiction.
Organizational remedies
Update policies, reinforce training, and strengthen manager coaching. Implement controls to prevent recurrence, such as updated reporting channels and supervisory oversight.
Systemic remedies across jurisdictions
Align definitions of harassment, standardize investigation templates, and harmonize remediation metrics across regions to ensure consistent outcomes.
Implementation and monitoring
Drive global remediation with local adaptation, track enforcement, and establish feedback loops to leadership and governance bodies.