Harassment Training Changes for 2015

Harassment prevention training is required by law for California employers with 50 or more employees. Supervisors must be given anti-harassment training within six months of hire or promotion, and every 2 years after that. California law also requires that non-supervisory employees receive information about harassment prevention and and the complaint process as well. Effective January 1, 2015, in addition to sexual harassment, and religious diversity, now supervisors must also be trained about preventing abusive conduct in the workplace (such as bullying). I recommend that Harassment Training be a yearly part of training for all employees. Even though it is only required every 2 years, if it becomes part of an annual training program, it becomes engrained in the company culture, and ensures compliance. Workplace harassment can not only damage employee morale, but it can also be costly in the form of lost productivity and lawsuits. If you would like help with your workplace anti harassment training program, please contact me. www.krug.consulting