Mandatory Harassment Training
In 2009, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 12,696 harassment complaints. Many companies choose to offer harrasment training to cut down on complaints, but mandatory harassment training requirements for companies vary from state to state.
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Identification
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According to the EEOC, harassment consists of unsolicited sexual advances or asking for sexual request for favors. Verbal and physical harassment of a sexual character also meets the harassment definition. In addition, the harassment must be expressed as a stipulation for employment; and, submitting or rejecting advances influence the employment decision.
Considerations
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Each state decides its own regulations for mandatory harassment training by employers. Some states apply the requirement to all employers or to public entities only. Other jurisdiction-based training requirements depending on the company's size. For instance, California mandates mandatory sexual harassment prevention training for organizations of 50 or more workers or independent contractors. Any individual who works daily for 20 consecutive weeks must take the harassment education. Local government and state agencies must comply with the rules.
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Features
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The EEOC offers limited free presentations for companies and employees. Employers may pay a fee for training that is more extensive. California laws states that only attorneys, professors, human resource professionals or harassment prevention consultants can conduct harassment training. The instructors, who must have specific experience, may provide training in classroom or through webinars online.
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