Aug 21, 2024
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – Your Essential Guide for New York Businesses
Setting the Stage for Workplace Respect
In 2018, New York State mandated annual sexual harassment prevention training for all employees. This isn’t just a compliance task—it’s a transformative effort to ensure every employee feels safe, respected, and valued in the workplace.
Key Points You Need to Know
- Interactive Engagement: New York law requires that sexual harassment prevention training be interactive, ensuring employees actively participate. This approach makes the training more engaging and ensures the message resonates.
- Comprehensive Coverage:
- Clear Definitions: Employees gain a clear understanding of what constitutes sexual harassment under both state and federal laws.
- Real-World Examples: Training includes scenarios that illustrate inappropriate behavior, helping employees recognize and prevent harassment.
- Legal Insights: Employees learn about their legal rights and the remedies available if harassment occurs.
- Supervisor Responsibilities: Specialized training for supervisors focuses on their key role in maintaining a harassment-free environment.
Employer Responsibilities:
- Annual Training: Employers must provide this training every year, keeping the focus on respect and safety ongoing.
- Policy Distribution: Employers are required to distribute a written sexual harassment prevention policy to all employees, in the language they best understand, ensuring everyone is well-informed.
- Tailored or Ready-Made Options: New York provides a model policy and training program that businesses can adopt directly or customize to better fit their workplace culture, as long as they meet or exceed state standards.
Partner with Us for Compliance and a Culture of Respect
New York’s sexual harassment prevention training isn’t just about ticking a legal box—it’s about fostering a workplace where respect and safety are the norm. Let our expertise guide you in creating a workplace culture where every employee feels valued and protected. Please make sure to subscribe to this blog to receive email alerts about new laws which may impact your business.