Sex and Real Estate: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Discrimination, and Fair Housing
Thanks in part to movements such as #MeToo and Time’s Up, sexual harassment and discrimination have moved to the forefront of the national conversation. Responsible agents not only reject sexually predatory behavior but also actively dismantle toxic workplace environments to ensure a safe place for all. It’s up to agents to reject behaviors or ideologies that could damage neighbors, clients, and each other.
In this course, we’ll take a closer look at how sexual harassment is defined and the impact such behavior can have on your clients, your brokerage, and your reputation. Additionally, we’ll discuss actions you can take to ensure that your office is inclusive and welcoming to all, and that your clients’ best interests are always protected. This includes tips for putting together a comprehensive office policy that thoroughly addresses sexual harassment and discrimination.
Course highlights:
- How sexual harassment is defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
- Protections offered through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the federal Fair Housing Act
- Ramifications of sexual harassment within a brokerage, including how it affects clients and customers
- Federal Sexual Harassment Housing Initiative
- Federal and state laws protecting sexual orientation and gender identity in housing
- Landmark legal cases relating to sexual harassment and gender discrimination
- Tips for putting together a comprehensive office policy that addresses sexual harassment and the complaint process
- Activities and scenarios to reinforce key concepts
State Requirements For Michigan
Michigan State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education
Renewal Date: Every three years from date of issuance
Hours Required: 18 hours
- 6 hours – Legal Update
- 3 hours – Fair Housing
- 9 hours – Elective
Note: 2 hours of legal education courses involving statutes, rules, and court cases are required in each year of a license cycle.
*Effective 2/13/2024 all real estate professionals must complete one hour of Fair Housing in each year of the license cycle.
For those renewing within the first year of the effective date of the law, if selected for a Continuing Education Audit, the Department will take into consideration the shortened window for you to comply with the new law. For those renewing more than 1 year after the effective date of the law (after February 13, 2025), if selected for a Continuing Education Audit, the Department will use its discretion but would expect that at least one hour of this new training is completed for each license cycle year since the law went into effect.
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Street Address: 611 W. Ottawa, Lansing MI 48933
Mailing Address: PO Box 30004, Lansing MI 48909
Telephone: 517.241.0199
Fax: 517.241.9416
Street Address: 720 N. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48906
Telephone: 844.642.6633