What Exactly Does “Interactive” Compliance Training Mean?
If you’re an employer striving to meet your state’s requirements for sexual harassment prevention training, one provision of the law may give you pause: What exactly does “interactive” compliance training mean? To help you parse this legalese and meet employer requirements, we defined “interactive,” highlighted the specifics of each state, and provided a source for…
Read MoreHow to Meet Illinois Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements
On August 9, 2019, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 0075, also known as the Workplace Transparency Act. This law requires employers in the state of Illinois to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to their employees.
Read MoreTraining Employees On Harassment Prevention Who Don’t Have Computer or Email Access
From warehouse workers and restaurant servers to field technicians and sales associates, nearly 65 million working American adults are without daily computer access. This limited access is a significant concern for businesses and other organizations in California, New York, and Illinois that are required to provide harassment prevention training to all employees. To ensure you’re…
Read MoreSB 75: New Requirements for Anti-Harassment in Illinois
On Friday, August 9, 2019, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into Illinois law SB-75, the Workplace Transparency Act (WTA). Some industry-specific changes took effect immediately (i.e., in restaurants, casinos, bars, and hotels), while some broader changes will begin January 1, 2020. It amended the Illinois Human Rights Act and was designed to prevent harassment and discrimination…
Read MoreSexual Harassment Training Mandatory for All NY Employees
Mandatory training is essential in order to meet the requirements of the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act, signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio in May 2018. This comprehensive legislative package addresses and prevents sexual harassment in the workplace, protecting employees regardless of the size of their employer. Companies with 15 or more employees are…
Read MoreSexual Harassment Prevention Training in California
Sexual harassment is defined as the making of inappropriate, unwelcome sexual remarks or advances. It can occur in many different social situations, including the workplace. Unfortunately, sexual harassment might go unchecked, as individuals may have difficulty determining whether their own behavior or a coworker’s behavior is considered harassment. This can create a hostile work environment,…
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