Context matters. That’s why we developed the Respectful Workplace series in direct consultation WITH law firms, FOR law firms. These on-demand courses highlight recent studies and stats on harassment in the legal industry, include real and illustrative harassment scenarios in law firm settings, and emphasize the importance of treating everyone in the firm with dignity and respect.
Do more than check the box on compliance. Deliver interactive training that will engage your lawyers and staff, inspire your personnel, and encourage everyone to foster a respectful workplace.
Designed specifically for law firms to train their lawyers & staff
Your Trusted, Tailored, Multi-State, Multi-Year Harassment Training Solution
Award-Winning Content
Trusted and recommended by the world’s largest firms
Branded to the Firm
Featuring your logo, policy, and point of contact
Completely Customizable
To align seamlessly with your policies and preferences
State-Specific, As Appropriate
Addressing state-specific requirements in CA, Chicago/IL, NY, CT and beyond
Annual Refresh Options
You’ll never have to take the same course twice
Easy to Access and Administer
Using our platform or via your own LMS
Praise for the Respectful Workplace Series
“We have rolled out all of the harassment programs to all lawyers and staff across all offices. The feedback has been incredible!
I even had a partner in the corporate group compliment us, saying it was the best teaching tool he has seen on this topic. He asked me for your contact information so he could pass it on to a client. Thank you for always making us look good!"
Cindy Haynes, U.S. Director of Talent Development
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
“I have looked at several of these types of programs over the past two years and found that so many of them send the wrong messages. So, I was thrilled when I saw yours.
I thought your programs respected our lawyers’ intelligence and respected their time. You should be proud of what you created.”
Deputy General Counsel
Top 50 global law firm (name withheld per firm policy)
Delivered in your voice, with your brand, and your policies & procedures
The policies, procedures, and expectations covered in Respectful Workplace courses are presented as if they are coming from your firm, not “some outside harassment training vendor.”
That means every course includes your branding, your HR contact info, and your policy embedded at no additional cost.
Your personnel receive a clear message that this is your training, your policy, and your expectations.
Respectful Workplace courses can be customized as little or as much as you’d like.
100,000+ learners trained!
Out-of-the-box course design example.
The same course, customized to reflect a client’s brand.
Flexible Delivery Options
Our proprietary web-based platform makes assigning the right course to the right group of people easy, even if you have different audiences or teams across different states. User access is straightforward and intuitive. And automated reminders and reporting capabilities make administration a breeze.
And if you’ve got your own Learning Management System (LMS) that you’d prefer to host the courses on, we can accommodate that, too.
More reasons to love the Respectful Workplace series
Client service is our secret sauce
Rest easy knowing you’ll have a partner for the duration and amazing customer service and support each step of the way.
"We’ve had really great support from SkillBurst Interactive."
~ Baker Hostetler
"The team has been amazing."
~ Kelley Drye
"I have had nothing but great support from [the team]. They always turn around any requests promptly and do so with such professionalism."
~ Hogan Lovells
Sample: Respectful Workplace
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Respectful Workplace: Chicago & Illinois Series
An excerpt from the Chicago & Illinois Lawyer / Supervisor edition of the Respectful Workplace Harassment Awareness Prevention Training.
Respectful Workplace series harassment topics
Your firm’s commitment and policy
Workplace risk factors
Recognizing harassment—the law and beyond
Expectations of supervisors
Interactive cases, scenarios, and lessons learned
Assessing your own behaviors
Standing up for yourself
Standing up for others (bystander intervention)
Gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation
Tenacious management vs. workplace bullying
How to file a complaint
… plus a variety of state and city-specific requirements
U.S. and State-Specific Training
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California Series
Harassment Awareness & Prevention:
Attorney/Supervisor Edition (2 hours)
Non-Supervisor Edition (1 hour)Laws addressed: AB1825, AB2053, SB396, SB1343, and SB778
Training requirements:
Supervisors must be trained within six months of assuming a supervisory position. New hires must be trained within 6 months of hire. Temporary or seasonal employees must be trained within 30 days after hire, or within 100 hours worked, whichever comes first. Training is required once every two years.Training meets duration requirements specifically established by state laws (2 hours for supervisors and 1 hour for non-supervisors).
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Chicago & Illinois Series
Harassment Awareness & Prevention:
Attorney/Supervisor Edition (2 hours)
Non-Supervisor Edition (1 hour)Bystander Intervention:
Bystander Intervention (1 hour)Laws addressed: Illinois Senate Bill 75, Workplace Transparency Act (effective Jan 1, 2020); Section 6-10-040(b)(1)(C) of the Municipal Code of Chicago (effective July 1, 2022)
Training requirements:
Chicago: As of July 1, 2022, all Chicago employers must provide the following training annually: 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention for all employees; 2 hours sexual harassment prevention for supervisors/managers; 1 hour of bystander training for all employees.Illinois: New hires must be trained as soon as possible after hire, as employers may be liable for the actions of employees immediately upon hire. All employees required to be trained each year thereafter.
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Connecticut Series
Harassment Awareness & Prevention:
Attorney/Supervisor Edition (2 hours)
Non-Supervisor Edition (2 hours)Laws addressed: Public Act 19-16, Time’s Up Act (effective Oct 1, 2019)
Training requirements:
New hires must be trained within 6 months of hire.Training meets duration requirements specifically established by state laws (2 hours for supervisors and 2 hours for non-supervisors)
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New York Series
Harassment Awareness & Prevention:
Attorney/Supervisor Edition (1 hour)
Non-Supervisor Edition (1 hour)Laws addressed: NYC Local Law 96 of 2018 (Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act), S7507C of 2018 and S6577 of 2019
Training requirements: New hires must be trained as soon as possible after hire, as employers may be liable for the actions of employees immediately upon hire. All employees required to be trained each year thereafter.
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Texas Series
Effective September 1, 2021, Texas has new laws designed to prevent sexual harassment and strengthen protections for employees.
Training isn’t mandated, but for employers in Texas, it is important to train your personnel to help prevent sexual harassment from occurring along with any potential liabilities.
The Texas laws are covered in this special module that can be added on to the U.S. / General Series or treated as a stand-alone series.
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U.S. / General Series
Harassment Awareness & Prevention:
Attorney/Supervisor Edition (1 hour)
Non-Supervisor Edition (1 hour)Laws Addressed: Civil Rights Act of 1964