The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) is reminding employers across California to ensure their employees complete state-mandated sexual harassment prevention training. Under California law, employers with five or more employees must provide a minimum of one hour of training to nonsupervisory employees and two hours of training to supervisory employees every two years. With the end of the year approaching, many workers may be coming up against employer deadlines. 

California sexual harassment prevention training must include information and practical guidance regarding federal and state laws that aim to prevent and correct sexual harassment. Sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. It is essential to recognize that individuals of any gender may experience sexual harassment, and that such conduct need not be motivated by sexual desire to violate the law. Additionally, sexual harassment may occur between individuals of the same gender, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. 

To assist employers in their compliance efforts, CRD offers free online training designed to remind workers and supervisors about what is — and is not — acceptable behavior in the workplace. The training is currently available in English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese and Tagalog. 

WGA members looking for in-person or virtual sexual harassment prevention training are encouraged to take advantage of member ‘cost only’ training benefits. To learn more please visit the Western Growers University website or contact our Learning and Development Manager, Priscila Cisneros ([email protected]).