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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. New York State Law requires that employers of one or more employees must conduct sexual harassment prevention training for all employees each year. New York City Law also has training requirements for employers.
Bystander education and trainings can help individuals better understand sexual harassment in the workplace and how to recognize, speak out, and report it. Bystanders who take action often play an important role in disrupting the sexual harassment and improving the work environment.
The Stop Sexual Harassment Act in NYC requires that employers provide an annual training on the protections against gender-based harassment, distribute a fact sheet, and post a notice on employees protections against gender-based harassment.
Sexual harassment is also unlawful under state and federal law. To file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights, please visit the Division’s website. To file a charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), please visit the EEOC’s website.
Participants will learn the definitions of sexual harassment, relevant legislation, prevention techniques and a procedure for filing a complaint. This course will help participants to create an environment that is free from sexual harassment.
Providing a Sexual Harassment Prevention Training to Staff. The Human Rights Law training requirements apply only to employers with 15 or more employees or one or more domestic worker. Protections against gender-based harassment extend to all employees regardless of the size of their employer.
Every employer in New York State is required to provide employees with sexual harassment prevention training. The video below, which may be watched via YouTube or downloaded, meets all state minimum training requirements except one: the video alone is NOT considered interactive.
