Preventing Sexual Harassment for Employees – New York 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.
What You’ll Learn
✓ 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
Preventing Sexual Harassment for Employees – New York 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
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Who Should Take Preventing Sexual Harassment for Employees – New York
👥 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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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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