Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) recently extended the deadline for employers to conduct mandatory sexual harassment training by 90 days.  The extension applies to employees hired after the October 1, 2019 enactment of Connecticut “Time’s Up Act.”  For an employer to avail itself of the extension, it will have to explain exactly how COVID-19 precluded training.  Neither cost nor mobility should be hurdles, as the CHRO provides free, remote, online training that satisfies statutory requirements.
Continue Reading Connecticut Sexual Harassment Training Deadlines Postponed Due to Pandemic

On October 1, 2018, New York State released final documents and resources in connection with its new sexual harassment prevention requirements. Along with the updated guidelines, the deadline to provide a first round of sexual harassment prevention training has been extended from January 1, 2019 to October 9, 2019.
Continue Reading New York State Revises and Finalizes its Sexual Harassment Policies and Training Requirements After Receiving Comments from Employers