Which States in the US Require Sexual Harassment Training

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  

TrainingRequired
AreaState-wide
Effective DateJanuary 1, 2019
Employers AffectedFive (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

TrainingRequired
AreaState-wide
Effective DateOctober 1, 2019
Employers AffectedThree (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

TrainingRequired
AreaState-wide
Effective DateJanuary 1, 2019
Employers AffectedFifty (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

TrainingPublic Employee Training Required
AreaState-wide
Effective DateJanuary 1, 2020
Employers AffectedFifteen (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

TrainingRequired
AreaState-wide
Effective DateNovember 1, 2017
Employers AffectedFifteen (15) or more employees

New York

TrainingRequired
AreaState-wide
Effective DateApril 12, 2018
Employers AffectedAll employers in New York State

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