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2021 State-specific sexual harassment training requirements (United States)

OpenSesame

Sexual harassment affects more than just the employees involved—it affects your entire organization. Besides causing emotional duress and decreased performance, lawsuits resulting from sexual harassment are stressful and expensive. Sexual harassment prevention training requirements. Additional information.

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2020 State-specific sexual harassment training requirements (United States)

OpenSesame

Sexual harassment affects more than just the employees involved—it affects your entire organization. Besides causing emotional duress and decreased performance, lawsuits resulting from sexual harassment are stressful and expensive. Sexual harassment prevention training requirements. Additional information.

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5 Types of Learning Content You Should Buy Off the Shelf

Litmos

A successful workplace training program should have custom-created content. You may have to develop training modules around the tools your employees use, the products or services you sell, and your specific company policies. But that doesn’t mean you need to design your entire training program from scratch.

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Build a comprehensive sexual harassment prevention training program

CLO Magazine

That’s when the Harvey Weinstein story broke, spurring the #MeToo movement and new state laws designed to address the pervasive problem of sexual harassment in the workplace. And with the spotlight on workplace harassment showing no signs of dimming, other states are likely to follow. Laying the Foundation.

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New sexual harassment prevention training requirements for New York and New York City

OpenSesame

Following California, Maine, and several other states, New York signed new legislature in April 2018 that will enforce more stringent sexual harassment prevention measures, many of which center around effective prevention training. Specific training for employees and supervisors comprises a large portion of the new laws.

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Unpacking New York Anti-Sexual Harassment Training Needs

Interactive Services

On April 12, 2018, Governor Cuomo signed into law the FY 2019 New York State Budget, which included important sexual harassment standards for all employers in the state. Compliance is essential for any employer, and training is crucial for ensuring that the organization is meeting the state laws and the needs of its employees.

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How To Meet New York Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements

KnowledgeCity

The Me Too movement has spawned a rush of companies and legislatures to review their current sexual harassment laws and policies. Although Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prevents discrimination based on gender, it does not specifically address the problems of sexual harassment in the workplace. Offensive remarks.