Victor Melendez is an executive HR consultant at International Consulting Associates who is certified to lead harassment policy training, specifically to prepare other trainers. Harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances as well as improper behaviors like privacy violations, gossip, unprofessional communication, and HIPAA violations. Adequate harassment training raises awareness, fosters a positive work environment that does not tolerate harassment, and shows that a company adheres to relevant anti-discrimination and harassment policies and laws to avoid liability from civil lawsuits involving employee actions.

2. Victor Melendez is a human resources
professional currently employed by International
Consulting Associates in Los Angeles as an
executive HR consultant. A qualified and
experienced trainer, Victor Melendez is certified
to lead harassment policy training specifically
focused on preparing other prospective trainers.

3. Most workplaces experience behavior that is
not considered acceptable at some point in
time. Harassment does not just consist of
unwelcome sexual advances but rather
encompasses a wide range of improper
behaviors including violation of privacy, gossip
among co-workers, unprofessional verbal or
written communication, and violation of the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPAA).

4. Adequate harassment training raises awareness
within the organization, fosters a positive working
environment that does not tolerate harassment, and
indicates that the company strives to adhere to
relevant policies and laws addressing discrimination
and harassment. An organization could be found
liable in the case of a civil harassment lawsuit if it
involves the actions of company employees. Anti-
harassment policies and employee education is
therefore recommended by the federal government,
and in some American states, it is a legal
requirement, depending on the size of the
organization.