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• 1

  Understand Delaware Harassment Training Laws

  Recognize the requirements of Delaware's anti-discrimination laws, including the Delaware Employment Discrimination Act, which mandates that companies offer training on sexual harassment.

• 2

  Train New Employees on Harassment Prevention

  Make sure that all new hires receive interactive training on sexual harassment prevention within a year of starting their jobs.

• 3

  Provide Supervisors with Additional Training

  Supervisors should get additional training that covers duties related to stopping and correcting sexual harassment as well as the legal prohibition against retaliation.

• 4

  Conduct Harassment Training Every Two Years

  Implement sexual harassment prevention training for all staff every two years. Make sure the training is interactive and covers all of the legal requirements.

• 5

  Verify Training Content Accuracy

  Confirm that the training contains an explanation of sexual harassment, examples of appropriate and inappropriate behavior, and a description of federal and Delaware-specific sexual harassment statutes, as well as resources for victims.

• 6

  Distribute Harassment Policies

  Distribute a sexual harassment notification or information sheet to all employees, as given by the Delaware Department of Labor, and include it in the employee handbook if one exists.

• 7

  Record Training Completion Certificates

  Maintain a record of all harassment training sessions for at least three years.

• 8

  Establish Clear Anti-Harassment Policies

  Create a comprehensive anti-harassment policy that defines the process for handling harassment complaints, and make this policy available to all employees.

• 9

  Offer Training in Other Languages When Needed

  Provide training materials and policies in other languages as needed to accommodate non-English speaking staff.

• 10

  Implement Confidential Reporting Mechanisms

  Create and communicate internal reporting procedures for employees to report harassment, while maintaining confidentiality and prohibiting retaliation.

• 11

  Confirm Regular Training Updates

  Ensure that your training provider constantly updates training to reflect changes in the legislation.