Please note that answers to the frequently asked questions are provided for informational purposes only. The responses are general and are not intended as legal advice. For the most accurate and up-to-date information and how it applies to your business, we recommend following the advice of your company’s legal team and checking your own local and state laws.
What is the harassment prevention training about?
To help employees know what behavior is expected from them to create a harassment-free workplace and an environment of respect, we at SafetyCulture partnered with the U.S. law firm, Polsinelli, and created training courses that your team can complete from any device.
Just import the courses you need and assign your team members the correct ones depending on what state they work in and what their role is (supervisor or non-supervisor).
All courses are designed to comply with the legal requirements regarding sexual harassment in the workplace for all states in the United States, and they cover a variety of topics, including:
Harassment
Sexual Harassment
Protected Classes
Different Types of Sexual Harassment
Where Harassment can Occur
Third-party Harassment
Retaliation
Reporting Sexual Harassment
External Organizations
Investigation
Call To Action
Bystander Intervention
Who is the harassment prevention training for?
The harassment prevention training is designed for both non-supervisor and supervisor employees in the United States, and is suitable for organizations of all sizes and industries across all 50 states.Generally, a supervisor is someone who supervises, directs, or evaluates the work of one or more employees (including the management of casual, temporary, or student workers).
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) considers an employee a supervisor if they have the discretion and authority to:
hire, transfer, promote, assign, reward, discipline, or discharge other employees, or effectively recommend any of these actions; or
act on the grievances of other employees or effectively recommend action on grievances; or
direct employee(s)’ daily work activities.
When do you need to provide harassment prevention training?
As a best practice, an employer should provide harassment prevention training to an employee promptly after they're hired. Some jurisdictions require employers to provide harassment prevention training within a certain time period following the beginning of employment.
It's also important to note that employers should regularly retrain employees on harassment prevention to keep the information top of mind. Similar to initial training requirements, some jurisdictions require employers to retrain employees within a certain time frame.
If you're unsure what the time frame requirement to provide initial and ongoing harassment prevention training is for your state, please consult your local or state government or a legal professional for advice.
Frequently asked questions
If you have a question or need legal assistance regarding the harassment prevention training, please email edapplawfirm@polsinelli.com.
