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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Record Requirements
My company is required to conduct supervisor sexual harassment prevention training according to California’s training law, AB 1825. What are the record keeping requirements associated with the training?
Effective Anti-Harassment Training.
Benjamin Franklin’s declaration that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” rings true today as it did in the 1700’s. In the workplace context, for example, anti-harassment and discrimination training (i.e., “EEO” training) is the “ounce of prevention” that helps prevent unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims. Even employers who do not believe in Franklin’s idiom may be required to heed it.
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Approves Sexual Harassment Training Regulations.
It took more than a year, but regulations finally have been approved to give employers guidance regarding their obligations to provide sexual harassment training pursuant to California Government Code Section 12950.1 (AB 1825).
Effective Employee Training Programs: Money In The Bank.
“We’ve been sued.” Those few words can strike panic in employers, particularly in California, where multi-million dollar verdicts in favor of employees are not uncommon. What can employers do to reduce their potential exposure for workplace related claims? Adopting and fairly administering lawful policies and procedures is a good start, of course. However, employers also must take the next step to train employees about what is expected of them and the options available for resolving workplace issues within the organization.
Finally, Some Clarity – California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Approves Sexual Harassment Training Regulations.
It took nearly a full year, but the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has finally approved regulations to provide employers with guidance regarding California Government Code Section 12950.1 (“AB 1825”).
California Mandates Sexual Harassment Training.
The California legislature has enacted a law requiring employers with 50 or more employees to provide sexual harassment classroom training to all supervisors.
Most Over-Reaching New State Employment Law: Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training (pdf).
Sexual harassment prevention training is now mandatory for California
employers.
