There are more and more states requiring companies and organizations that operate out of their state to have training requirements in workplace harassment prevention. Our supervisor and general employee training programs are in compliance with these state laws.
The following is a list of all U.S. States with requirements and descriptions for what has been mandated.
California
Required to Train:
Supervisors
Employees
Temporary and seasonal employees, or any employee hired to work less than six months, must also be trained within 30 calendar days after their hire date or within 100 hours worked, whichever comes first.
Required by: AB1825 & SB1423
State Requirements
- Minimum Duration for Supervisors = 2 Hours
- Minimum Duration for Employees = 1 Hour
- Must be trained within six months of start date or promotion to supervisory position
- Must retrain every two years
- Provide a mechanism for learners to be able to ask a question during the training - Questions must be answered within 48 Hours
- Include training on Abusive Power, Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Gender Identity Discrimination and Gender Expression Discrimination
New York
Required to Train:
Supervisors
Employees
All workers must be trained including part-time, temporary and seasonal workers.
Required by: Section 201-G
State Requirements
- No Duration Requirements
- Must retrain annually
- Training courses must contain the organization's official complaint form based on the New York requirements
- Provide a mechanism for learners to be able to ask a question during the training - Questions must be answered as soon as possible
- New employees should be trained as soon as possible after their start date
New York City
Required to Train:
Supervisors
Employees
Employees and Supervisors who work more than 80 hours in a calendar year and work for at least 90 days.
Required by: 2018 Local Law 26
State Requirements
- No Duration Requirements
- Must retrain annually
- Training courses must contain the organization's official complaint form based on the New York requirements
- Provide a mechanism for learners to be able to ask a question during the training - Questions must be answered as soon as possible
- New employees should be trained as soon as possible after their start date
Maine
Required to Train:
Supervisors
Employees
Employers with 15 or more employees.
Required by: Title 26, Section 807
State Requirements
- No Duration Requirements
- Employers must provide training to all employees within one year of their start date