Course Overview

Sexual harassment is a pervasive and persistent problem in our society and workplaces. In the wake of the #MeToo movement and the resulting nationwide conversation about sexual harassment, more people are coming forward and sharing their stories. In response, the State of New York and the City of New York passed legislation requiring employers to step up and do more to prevent sexual harassment in their workplaces.

New York State law requires all employers—regardless of size—to provide annual interactive sexual harassment prevention training to all employees working in New York State, including supervisors and managers. New York City law applies to employers with 15 or more employees and covers employees who work in New York City for more than 80 hours in a calendar year, as well as temporary employees engaged for more than 90 days. This comprehensive course meets both New York State and New York City training requirements, providing employees with awareness of New York laws and issues relating to sexual harassment in the workplace.

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What You’ll Learn

Upon completing this course, your employees will be able to:

✓ Understand employee rights and responsibilities regarding sexual harassment under New York law

✓ Recognize sexually harassing behaviors happening to themselves or others

✓ Report harassment internally using proper organizational procedures

✓ Apply prevention strategies to stop sexual harassment before it starts

✓ Practice bystander intervention to support victims and prevent harassment

✓ Contact appropriate agencies (EEOC, New York State Division of Human Rights, NYC Commission on Human Rights)

✓ Understand New York-specific protections beyond federal law

Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction and Objectives

Sexual harassment prevalence and #MeToo movement impact, New York legislative response requiring employer action, training mandates under NYS and NYC law, annual training requirements, course objectives

Lesson 2: Defining Sexual Harassment

Legal definitions under federal and New York law, quid pro quo vs. hostile work environment harassment, examples of sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, unwelcome conduct standard, New York protections beyond federal minimums

Lesson 3: What the Law Says

Federal protections under Title VII, New York State Human Rights Law, NYC Human Rights Law, protected characteristics, employer size thresholds and training requirements, enforcement agencies (EEOC, NYS Division of Human Rights, NYC Commission on Human Rights), retaliation protections, filing deadlines

Lesson 4: Reporting Sexual Harassment

Internal reporting procedures and multiple reporting channels, what to include in reports, documenting incidents and preserving evidence, employer investigation obligations, external reporting options (NYS Division of Human Rights 1-3 year deadline, NYC Commission 3-year deadline, EEOC 300-day deadline), dual filing procedures

Lesson 5: Preventing Sexual Harassment

Individual responsibility for professional conduct, maintaining appropriate boundaries, speaking up when uncomfortable, bystander intervention training (New York requirement: recognizing harassment, safe intervention strategies, supporting victims), organizational prevention measures, creating culture of respect

Who This Course Is For

👥 All New York Employees

Every employee working in New York State regardless of employer size

🏙️ New York City Employees

Employees working 80+ hours in NYC in calendar year

🏥 Healthcare Workers in New York

Clinical and administrative staff in hospitals, clinics, facilities

💼 Office and Administrative Staff

Employees in corporate, nonprofit, and service sectors in New York

🔧 Temporary Workers

Temporary employees engaged for more than 90 days in NYC

🔄 Annual Refresher Training

All employees requiring yearly recertification under New York law

Certificate & Compliance

Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate of completion documenting their New York sexual harassment prevention training that satisfies annual training requirements under both New York State law and New York City law.

The course includes interactive assessments that verify understanding of New York harassment laws, protected classes, reporting procedures, bystander intervention strategies, and prevention techniques. Certificates are generated immediately with training date for regulatory compliance records.

Supports Compliance With:

  • New York State Human Rights Law annual training requirement
  • New York City Human Rights Law training requirement
  • NYS Division of Human Rights requirements
  • NYC Commission on Human Rights requirements
  • Interactive training mandate
  • Bystander intervention training requirement
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • EEOC enforcement guidelines

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Why Choose Evolve?

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Expert-Developed Content

Courses feature realistic scenarios, engaging multimedia, and knowledge checks to reinforce learning. Content developed by compliance experts ensures accuracy and relevance.

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Accessible Anywhere

Complete training anytime, anywhere on PCs, tablets, or smartphones. Your team can learn at their own pace without disrupting daily operations or scheduling conflicts.

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Engaging & Effective

Scenario-based learning & interactive elements promote retention better than lecture-style courses

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Trackable and Reportable

Monitor completion rates, track progress, and generate compliance reports. Maintain detailed records for audits and regulatory requirements.

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Transparent Pricing

Simple per-seat pricing with no hidden fees, surprise charges, or mandatory bundles. Volume discounts make compliance training affordable for organizations of any size.

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Whether training 5 employees or 500, our platform scales to meet your organization’s needs. Custom course bundles available to address your specific training requirements and budget.

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Every learner receives the same high-quality, up-to-date content. Standardized training ensures your entire organization maintains consistent compliance knowledge.

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Dedicated customer support available to assist with questions, technical issues, or training customization needs.

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MEET NEW YORK’S ANNUAL SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING REQUIREMENT

Give Your New York Employees Required Annual Training

New York State requires all employers to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to all employees. New York City requires training for employees working 80+ hours in NYC annually. Ensure compliance with both state and city law while creating a respectful, harassment-free workplace.

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