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• 1

  Understand New York’s Harassment Laws

  Restaurants in New York are required by law to conduct sexual harassment prevention training for all employees on an annual basis.

• 2

  Select a Compliant Training Solution

  Ensure that your restaurant training materials meet New York State standards.

• 3

  Implement Interactive Training

  Training sessions should include activities that engage participants, such as asking staff questions that need responses.

• 4

  Provide Anti-Harassment Policy to Employees

  In addition to training, New York State requires restaurateurs to provide a written copy of their anti-harassment policy to employees.

• 5

  Conduct Timely Training for All New Hires

  Ensure that all new employees receive sexual harassment prevention training as soon as they are hired.

• 6

  Maintain Training Completion Records

  Keep track of all harassment training for at least three years.

• 7

  Confirm Regular Training Updates

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

• 8

  Offer Training in Employees’ Languages

  Ensure that training is delivered in the language spoken by your restaurant staff.