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Guide to California's Harassment Training Requirements for Retail
Comprehensive guide for California's retail industry: Navigate harassment training requirements, ensure legal compliance, and foster a respectful workplace.
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Understand California’s Harassment Laws
Retailers in California are required by law to conduct sexual harassment prevention training for all employees once every two years.
Identify a Compliant Training Solution
Ensure your training solution has been verified to comply with California’s mandates.
Provide Anti-Harassment Policy to Employees
In addition to training, California requires retailers to provide employees with a written copy of their harassment, workplace violence, discrimination, and anti-retaliation policy.
Implement Interactive Training
Training sessions should include activities that engage participants, such as asking staff questions that require responses.
Conduct Timely Training for All New Hires
Ensure that all new employees receive sexual harassment prevention training as soon as they are hired.
Maintain Training Completion Records
Keep track of all harassment training assets and completion records for at least two years.
Confirm Regular Training Updates
As laws and regulations change, make sure your training provider is updating their training courses to maintain compliance.
Offer Training in Employees’ Languages
Ensure that training is delivered in the language spoken by your retail staff.
Address Industry-Specific Training Needs
Trainings that reflect the real-life scenarios encountered by your team are more relatable and effective.
Establish Efficient Reporting
Retailers need to implement clear reporting procedures for addressing and documenting harassment incidents.
