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Maine Harassment Training Compliance Checklist
In Maine, employers are expected to conduct harassment prevention training to promote a safe and respectful workplace. The following checklist is designed to help Maine employers comply with these training regulations.
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Learn About Maine’s Harassment Prevention Regulations
Learn about the Maine Human Rights Act, which requires companies to implement a policy to educate employees about harassment and to give training on this policy.
Establish a Comprehensive Harassment Policy
Create and implement a harassment policy that contains examples of forbidden behavior, a clear reporting system, and the repercussions of policy violations.
Train New Hires on Harassment Prevention
All new employees should get harassment prevention training within a year of their start date.
Educate Supervisors on Handling Harassment Issues
Ensure that supervisors and managers receive further training on their unique duties for harassment prevention and complaint handling.
Maintain a Regular Training Schedule
Every two years, all staff should receive extra training.
Accurately Record Training Completion Certificates
Maintain a record of all harassment training sessions for at least three years.
Regularly Distribute the Harassment Policy
When new employees start, give them a copy of the harassment policy.
Ensure Harassment Policy is Prominently Posted
Display a sign in a visible location at work that emphasizes the illegality of harassment and how to report any harassment accusations.
Provide Policy in Multiple Languages if Necessary
If necessary, provide the harassment policy and training materials in languages other than English to accommodate all employees.
Ensure Training Is Up to Date
Ensure that your training provider constantly updates training to reflect changes in the legislation or rules.
Uphold an Effective Harassment Complaint Process
Maintain an effective and confidential complaint mechanism for employees to report harassment, and guarantee that all complaints are addressed swiftly and impartially.
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