Discrimination and Bias: Candid Conversations is a 24-minute online course that teaches employees to recognize implicit and explicit bias, understand how bias affects workplace decisions, and implement strategies to prevent discriminatory behavior as addressed by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other federal anti-discrimination statutes. It is designed for employees at all levels, supervisors, and HR professionals, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
The EEOC received 88,531 new charges of workplace discrimination in fiscal year 2024, a 9.2% increase over the prior year. Retaliation claims led all categories with over 42,000 charges, followed closely by disability and race-based discrimination claims. The EEOC secured nearly $700 million for over 21,000 victims of employment discrimination that year - the highest monetary recovery in the agency's recent history. Employers that fail to train their workforce on recognizing and preventing discriminatory behavior face not only regulatory penalties but also significant litigation costs, reputational damage, and the loss of talented employees who leave hostile or unwelcoming work environments.
This course guides your employees through an honest examination of both implicit (unconscious) and explicit bias and how each type influences workplace behavior and decision-making. Your team will learn to identify common forms of workplace discrimination, understand the legal protections afforded by federal anti-discrimination statutes, and apply practical strategies for reducing the impact of personal biases on hiring, promotion, assignment, and daily interactions. The training uses a candid, conversation-based approach that encourages self-reflection without blame.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin for employers with 15 or more employees. Additional federal statutes extend protection to age (ADEA), disability (ADA), genetic information (GINA), and pregnancy (PDA and PWFA). The EEOC enforces all of these statutes and received 88,531 new charges in FY 2024, reflecting continued growth in discrimination filings. Title VII claims accounted for 59.5% of all charges, while ADA claims represented 43.2%. The agency filed 111 merits lawsuits in FY 2024, achieving a 97% success rate in resolved cases. Employer liability for discrimination can include compensatory and punitive damages, with caps ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 depending on employer size. Beyond federal law, most states have their own anti-discrimination statutes with additional protected categories and, in some cases, no caps on damages.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English, Spanish, and Multi-Language CC at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.