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States That Require Sexual Harassment Training

GoCGO

There are currently 6 states plus Chicago and New York City that have sexual harassment prevention training requirements for most, if not all, Private Employers. While training requirements place the biggest burden on employers, some states and jurisdictions have various notice and recordkeeping requirements as well.

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Here are four ways to BOTCH a sexual harassment investigation

The Employer Handbook

That’s because an employer that learns about sexual harassment needs to respond in a way that is reasonably designed to end the complained-of behavior. Well, I read a recent federal court decision in which the U.S. First, don’t follow the anti-harassment policy. Third, wait too long to train employees.

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Essential Facts to Know Regarding Sexual Harassment Training

UpstartHR

With the current discussion surrounding sexual harassment and sexual allegations, it’s more important than ever for HR professionals to cover all the bases when it comes to compliance training. Knowing how to properly train and educate employees makes for a safer and much more comfortable workplace.

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What’s Love Got To Do with HR? Tips for Regulating Office Romances

Netchex HR Blog

Sexual harassment The #MeToo movement made it clear that far too many women still deal with unwanted attention. Unclear and inconsistent policies make it harder to respond to harassment. Unfortunately, you can’t afford to ignore the problem, either. A workplace romance can, in no way, lead to special treatment.

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Sexual harassment training: Does your state have a new law?

HR Morning

In the wake of #MeToo, where does your state stand on the expanded sexual harassment training trend that’s starting to spread to more workplaces? New York’s become the latest state to require firms to not only educate staff on harassment, but make it easy to find and file complaint forms. Newest state laws.

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New California Law Requires Sexual Harassment Training for all Employees

HR Daily Advisor

Effective January 1, 2019, employers in California with 5 or more employees (or independent contractors) must provide sexual harassment training to all employees (SB 1343). The deadline for compliance with initial training is January 1, 2020. Employers must then provide the training every 2 years. 1684(8)(A) ).

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7 Strategies Addressing How to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

EverFi - HR

On any given day, you can do a Google search for “sexual harassment,” click on the “News” link, and find dozens of headlines about recent sexual harassment allegations. The stories cross geographies and industries and they show how little has been invested in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.