As you’re probably aware, many states now require regular Harassment Awareness training for all employees – designed to help prevent workplace harassment and discrimination, and to provide employees with the knowledge and tools they need to recognize and report harassment. Below is a list of state specific training series.
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What SkillBurst Anti-Harassment Training Covers?
- Your commitment and policy
- Workplace risk factors
- Recognizing harassment—the law and beyond
- Expectations of supervisors
- Interactive cases, scenarios, and lessons learned
- Assessing your own behaviors
- Standing up for yourself
- Standing up for others (bystander intervention)
- Gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation
- Tenacious management vs. workplace bullying
- How to file a complaint
- … plus a variety of state-specific requirements
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United States (U.S.) / General |
California Series |
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Harassment Awareness & Prevention:Attorney/Supervisor Edition (2 hours)Non-Supervisor Edition (1 hour)
Laws addressed: AB1825, AB2053, SB396, SB1343, and SB778
Training requirements: Supervisors must be trained within six months of assuming a supervisory position. New hires must be trained within 6 months of hire. Temporary or seasonal employees must be trained within 30 days after hire, or within 100 hours worked, whichever comes first. Training is required once every two years.
Training meets duration requirements specifically established by state law (2 hours for supervisors and 1 hour for non-supervisors).
Connecticut Series |
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Harassment Awareness & Prevention:Attorney/Supervisor Edition (2 hours)Non-Supervisor Edition (2 hours)
Laws addressed: Public Act 19-16, Time’s Up Act (effective Oct 1, 2019)
Training requirements:New hires must be trained within 6 months of hire.
Training meets duration requirements specifically established by state laws (2 hours for supervisors and 2 hours for non-supervisors).
Illinois & Chicago Series |
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Harassment Awareness & Prevention:Attorney/Supervisor Edition (2 hours)Non-Supervisor Edition (1 hour)
Bystander Intervention:Bystander Intervention (1 hour)
Laws addressed: Illinois Senate Bill 75, Workplace Transparency Act (effective Jan 1, 2020); Section 6-10-040(b)(1)(C) of the Municipal Code of Chicago (effective July 1, 2022)
Training requirements:Chicago: As of July 1, 2022, all Chicago employers must provide the following training annually: 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention for all employees; 2 hours sexual harassment prevention for supervisors/managers; 1 hour of bystander training for all employees.
Illinois: New hires must be trained as soon as possible after hire, as employers may be liable for the actions of employees immediately upon hire. All employees required to be trained each year thereafter.
New York Series |
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Harassment Awareness & Prevention:Attorney/Supervisor Edition (1 hour)Non-Supervisor Edition (1 hour)
Laws addressed: NYC Local Law 96 of 2018 (Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act), S7507C of 2018 and S6577 of 2019
Training requirements: New hires must be trained as soon as possible after hire, as employers may be liable for the actions of employees immediately upon hire. All employees required to be trained each year thereafter.
Texas Module Add-On |
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Effective September 1, 2021, Texas has new laws designed to prevent sexual harassment and strengthen protections for employees.
Training isn’t mandated, but for employers in Texas, it is important to train your personnel to help prevent sexual harassment from occurring along with any potential liabilities.
The Texas laws are covered in this special module that can be added on to the U.S. / General Series.
U.S. / General Series |
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Harassment Awareness & Prevention:Attorney/Supervisor Edition (1 hour)Non-Supervisor Edition (1 hour)
Laws addressed: Civil Rights Act of 1964
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