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• 1

  Understand California’s Harassment Laws

  Make sure you are aware of the training standards established by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) before you start.

• 2

  Identify a Compliant Training Solution

  Introduce a training course that has been verified to comply with California law.

• 3

  Ensure Training is Interactive

  According to California law, interactive training must be completed. It can be delivered online as long as it allows for question and answers.

• 4

  Distribute An Anti-Harassment Policy

  Employers in California are required to have a documented policy on harassment, discrimination, and retaliation prevention that complies with DFEH regulations and is available to all workers.

• 5

  Assign Training to Employees Every Two Years

  Harassment training has to be given in California once every two years.

• 6

  Document Training Records

  Maintain all training records for a minimum of two years.

• 7

  Confirm Regular Training Updates

  As laws and regulations change, make sure your training provider keeps the training up to date on a regular basis.

• 8

  Provide Training in Employee’s Preferred Language

  Ensure that the employees' familiar language is used for the training.

• 9

  Address Industry-Specific Training Needs

  It's crucial to remember that some businesses, like the entertainment or agriculture sectors, could have unique training requirements and extra regulations that need to be implemented.