Sexual Harassment Training Requirements by State
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Sexual harassment training requirements refer to the laws, regulations, and policies that mandate employers to train their employees on recognizing, preventing, and reporting sexual harassment in the workplace. It includes the following:
Employers must provide sexual harassment training as required by federal and state laws.
Many states require a minimum of 1 to 2 hours of training for employees and additional hours for supervisors.
Training must be conducted regularly, often annually, based on the state requirements.
All employees, including managers and supervisors, must participate in sexual harassment training.
Training must cover essential topics, including legal definitions, examples, and reporting procedures.
Employers are required to keep records of training completion for ongoing compliance and audit purposes.
Supervisors and managers across industries must implement sexual harassment training.
HR departments should organize and oversee sexual harassment training sessions.
Legal advisors must guide companies on the legal aspects of sexual harassment.
Employees should be educated on recognizing & preventing inappropriate behavior.
Regardless of their size & industry, businesses must adhere to training requirements.
Hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities need the training.
Schools and universities should deploy the training to protect students & staff.
They have a responsibility to create a harassment-free workplace in public interest.
NPOs must comply with sexual harassment training laws.
Federal: Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, FEHA and Title VII statutory provisions and case law concerning the prohibition against and the prevention of retaliation in employment, unlawful sexual harassment, discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT).
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