California Sexual Harassment Prevention

60 – 120 minutes
9 – 11 training modules
Designed to meet California legal requirements
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Additional languages available
Meets accessibility standards
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Deliver on Ethena or your LMS (SCORM)

Course Summary

Workplace sexual harassment training in California is mandated by law to create a safer and more inclusive working environment. Under Senate Bill 1343, employers with five or more employees are required to provide two hours of sexual harassment prevention training to supervisory employees and one hour to nonsupervisory employees every two years.

Ethena’s California sexual harassment training is designed according to Cal. Gov. Code Section 12950.1 and CCR Section 11024 and EEOC best practices. It includes a 60-minute track for individual contributors and a 120-minute track for managers.

Included Modules:

Introduction: Why We Care

An introduction to workplace harassment and the issues it creates for companies and individuals alike.

The Legal Framework

Covers the relevant federal laws for workplace harassment prevention, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the ADA.

Identity and Protected Characteristics

An explanation of what identity is, along with definitions and examples of each of the eight federally protected characteristics.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

A deeper dive into two protected classes under the umbrella of sex-based discrimination, with definitions, context, and real-world scenarios.

Recognizing Harassment and Its Impacts

Scenario-driven examples of what harassment can look like and the ways it can negatively affect individuals, teams, and companies.

Reporting Harassment and Preventing Retaliation

An explainer on how and when to report and who to report to, alongside actionable tips for intervening on behalf of a coworker.

Off-the-Clock Harassment

Where harassment can happen outside of the workplace, how to recognize it, and why it’s still important to report.

Effective Communication

Best practices for clear and healthy communication with your coworkers, including tips on giving and receiving feedback.

Preventing Sexual Harassment in California

This state-specific module outlines how California law differs from federal law and defines protected characteristics and abusive conduct.

Understanding Hierarchy (managers only)

This manager-focused module explores the nuances of workplace hierarchies and provides tools for effective mentorship and equitable feedback.

Thoughtful Workplaces (managers only)

In acknowledging the complexity of modern workplaces, this module provides tactics for inclusive and appropriate workplace behavior.

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California Sexual Harassment Prevention Training: FAQs

Is sexual harassment training required in California?

Yes. Per the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), as amended by SB 1343, an employer is required to train its California-based employees, provided it employs at least five workers anywhere, even if not all of them live or work in California.

How often is sexual harassment training required in California?

Sexual harassment prevention training in California must be repeated every two years.

What’s the training deadline for new hires and supervisors?

Sexual harassment training in California must be provided within six months of hire (for new employees) or promotion (for new supervisors).

What does harassment training in California have to include?

Sexual harassment training in California must cover how to prevent abusive conduct, as well as harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

Other topics commonly explored in harassment prevention training include examples of harassment and how to identify them, how to report harassment in the workplace, and bystander intervention.

How long does the training have to be?

Non-supervisory employees must undergo one hour of harassment prevention training; while supervisory employees (managers) must undergo two hours of training. This extra 60 minutes for managers must provide additional training on role-specific responsibilities when it comes to preventing and responding to harassment.

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