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• 1

  Learn About Maine’s Harassment Prevention Regulations

  Learn about the Maine Human Rights Act, which requires companies to implement a policy to educate employees about harassment and to give training on this policy.

• 2

  Establish a Comprehensive Harassment Policy

  Create and implement a harassment policy that contains examples of forbidden behavior, a clear reporting system, and the repercussions of policy violations.

• 3

  Train New Hires on Harassment Prevention

  All new employees should get harassment prevention training within a year of their start date.

• 4

  Educate Supervisors on Handling Harassment Issues

  Ensure that supervisors and managers receive further training on their unique duties for harassment prevention and complaint handling.

• 5

  Maintain a Regular Training Schedule

  Every two years, all staff should receive extra training.

• 6

  Accurately Record Training Completion Certificates

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

• 7

  Regularly Distribute the Harassment Policy

  When new employees start, give them a copy of the harassment policy.

• 8

  Ensure Harassment Policy is Prominently Posted

  Display a sign in a visible location at work that emphasizes the illegality of harassment and how to report any harassment accusations.

• 9

  Provide Policy in Multiple Languages if Necessary

  If necessary, provide the harassment policy and training materials in languages other than English to accommodate all employees.

• 10

  Ensure Training Is Up to Date

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

• 11

  Uphold an Effective Harassment Complaint Process

  Maintain an effective and confidential complaint mechanism for employees to report harassment, and guarantee that all complaints are addressed swiftly and impartially.