Glossary — Hr compliance

Harassment prevention training

Required training in many states on identifying and preventing workplace harassment.

Definition

Several states require sexual harassment prevention training: California (1+ hour, all employees, every 2 years), New York (annual), Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Washington, and others. Requirements vary in duration, content, and supervisor-vs-employee distinctions.

PEOs typically include compliant harassment training as part of their HR support — automatic enrollment, tracking, and certification storage.

Common questions about Harassment prevention training

Required training in many states on identifying and preventing workplace harassment.

Several states require sexual harassment prevention training: California (1+ hour, all employees, every 2 years), New York (annual), Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Washington, and others.

Most PEO buying decisions touch several related concepts at once. Harassment prevention training typically comes up alongside the other terms in this category. Closely related terms include Employee handbook, Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).

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