California Sexual Harassment Training for Employees

This 1-hour course provides essential training on sexual harassment prevention to ensure compliance with California state laws and foster a respectful workplace. Participants will learn to identify different forms of harassment, understand legal protections, and follow proper reporting procedures to maintain a safe and inclusive work environment. The training emphasizes employee rights, employer responsibilities, and strategies to prevent harassment and discrimination in professional settings.

Participants will be provided with an understanding of the following:

Defining Sexual Harassment

• Understanding unlawful harassment in the workplace
• Types of sexual harassment: quid pro quo and hostile work environment
• Identifying inappropriate behavior and recognizing warning signs

Legal Frameworks & Protections

• California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Employer obligations under California law

Reporting & Investigating Complaints

• Employee rights and responsibilities
• How to report harassment and protections against retaliation
• Investigation procedures and employer accountability

Prevention Strategies & Workplace Conduct

• Best practices for maintaining a harassment-free environment
• Recognizing bystander intervention opportunities
• Professional communication and behavior expectations

Compliance Note: California law mandates that non-supervisory employees in workplaces with five or more employees complete at least one hour of sexual harassment prevention training within six months of hire and every two years thereafter to remain compliant with state regulations.

Total Hours: 1