AB1825 Mandates Sexual Harassment Training in California
California state law AB1825, which is part of the Fair Employment and Housing Act, first became effective August 17, 2007. The legislation mandates state-wide sexual harassment training for any employee who performs supervisory functions within a company of 50 employees or more. California harassment training requirements set the standard for the rest of the country; the state is one of only three that mandate workplace harassment training along with Maine and Connecticut.
California harassment training stipulations are meticulously detailed in AB1825. The regulations aren’t always intuitive and will result in serious consequences if not complied with properly. There are many training solutions, such as web-based training, that cater to an organization’s unique needs in complying with AB1825.
A Web-Based Solution for California Harassment Training
Finalized California harassment training mandates established that web-based training fulfills AB1825 sexual harassment training requirements. Online training solutions are consistent, compliant and don’t take away from any employee’s valuable time. Online California harassment training courses are also easily tailored to meet your organization’s unique needs in compliance with AB1825.
Assembly Bill No. 2053
CHAPTER 306
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 12950.1 of the Government Code is amended to read:
12950.1. (a) An employer having 50 or more employees shall provide at least two hours of classroom or other effective interactive training and education regarding sexual harassment to all supervisory employees in California within six months of their assumption of a supervisory position. An employer covered by this section shall provide sexual harassment training and education to each supervisory employee in California once every two years. The training and education required by this section shall include information and practical guidance regarding the federal and state statutory provisions concerning the prohibition against and the prevention and correction of sexual harassment and the remedies available to victims of sexual harassment in employment. The training and education shall also include practical examples aimed at instructing supervisors in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
Senate Bill 1343
CHAPTER 956
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST
Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: no
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
12950. In addition to employer responsibilities set forth in subdivisions (j) and (k) of Section 12940 and in rules adopted by the department and the council, every employer shall act to ensure a workplace free of sexual harassment by implementing the following minimum requirements:
SEC. 2. Section 12950.1 of the Government Code is amended to read:
12950.1. (a) By January 1, 2020, an employer having five or more employees shall provide at least two hours of classroom or other effective interactive training and education regarding sexual harassment to all supervisory employees and at least one hour of classroom or other effective interactive training and education regarding sexual harassment to all nonsupervisory employees in California within six months of their assumption of a position. An employer may provide this training in conjunction with other training provided to the employees. The training may be completed by employees individually or as part of a group presentation, and may be completed in shorter segments, as long as the applicable hourly total requirement is met. An employer who has provided this training and education to an employee after January 1, 2019, is not required to provide training and education by the January 1, 2020, deadline. After January 1, 2020, each employer covered by this section shall provide sexual harassment training and education to each employee in California once every two years. The training and education required by this section shall include information and practical guidance regarding the federal and state statutory provisions concerning the prohibition against and the prevention and correction of sexual harassment and the remedies available to victims of sexual harassment in employment. The training and education shall also include practical examples aimed at instructing supervisors in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The department shall provide a method for employees who have completed the training to save electronically and print a certificate of completion.
Senate Bill No. 396
Chapter 858
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST
SECTION 1.
Section 12950 of the Government Code is amended to read:
12950. In addition to employer responsibilities set forth in subdivisions (j) and (k) of Section 12940 and in rules adopted by the department and the council, every employer shall act to ensure a workplace free of sexual harassment by implementing the following minimum requirements:
SEC. 2. Section 12950.1 of the Government Code is amended to read:
12950.1.(a) An employer having 50 or more employees shall provide at least two hours of classroom or other effective interactive training and education regarding sexual harassment to all supervisory employees in California within six months of their assumption of a supervisory position. An employer covered by this section shall provide sexual harassment training and education to each supervisory employee in California once every two years. The training and education required by this section shall include information and practical guidance regarding the federal and state statutory provisions concerning the prohibition against and the prevention and correction of sexual harassment and the remedies available to victims of sexual harassment in employment. The training and education shall also include practical examples aimed at instructing supervisors in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
SEC. 3. Section 14005 of the Unemployment Insurance Code is amended to read:
14005. For purposes of this division:
SEC. 4. Section 14012 of the Unemployment Insurance Code is amended to read:
14012. The board shall be appointed by the Governor to assist in the development of the State Plan and to carry out other functions, as described in Section 14103. The board shall be comprised of the Governor and representatives from the following categories:
SEC. 4.5. Section 14012 of the Unemployment Insurance Code is amended to read:
14012.The board shall be appointed by the Governor to assist in the development of the State Plan and to carry out other functions, as described in Section 14103. The board shall be comprised of the Governor and representatives from the following categories:
SEC. 5. Section 4.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 14012 of the Unemployment Insurance Code proposed by both this bill and Assembly Bill 957. That section shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2018, (2) each bill amends Section 14012 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after Assembly Bill 957, in which case Section 4 of this bill shall not become operative.