Sexual harassment is unwelcome request or pressure for sexual favors, sexual advances, attempted rape or sexual assault, and others physical conduct of sexual nature.
Six states of US require mandatory sexual harassment training in the workplace. Each state has individual law of format of training and type.
Sexual Harassment Training Requirements by State
California
| Training | Required |
| Area | State-wide |
| Effective Date | January 1, 2019 |
| Employers Affected | Five (5) or more employees |
The training must cover:
✅ The definition of sexual harassment.
✅ Practical examples of harassment.
✅ “Abusive conduct” under Government Code section 12950.1, subdivision (g)(2).
✅ Plan of action to stop sexual harassment
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Connecticut
| Training | Required |
| Area | State-wide |
| Effective Date | October 1, 2019 |
| Employers Affected | Three (3) or more employees |
The law of employees requires:
✅ Employers must provide two hours of training.
✅ Periodic supplemental training is must for employers
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Delaware
| Training | Required |
| Area | State-wide |
| Effective Date | January 1, 2019 |
| Employers Affected | Fifty (50) or more employees |
The training must cover:
✅ Train employees on how to contact with the Labor Department of the Delaware State
✅ Definition of sexual harassment
✅ Practical example of sexual harassment
✅ Aware the illegality of sexual harassment
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Illinois
| Training | Public Employee Training Required |
| Area | State-wide |
| Effective Date | January 1, 2020 |
| Employers Affected | Fifteen (15) or more employees |
Under the new law:
✅ Employers must provide annual sexual harassment training
✅ Restaurants and bars industry must have sexual harassment prevention training
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Maine
| Training | Required |
| Area | State-wide |
| Effective Date | November 1, 2017 |
| Employers Affected | Fifteen (15) or more employees |
New York
| Training | Required |
| Area | State-wide |
| Effective Date | April 12, 2018 |
| Employers Affected | All employers in New York State |
