Connecticut Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements

Connecticut has been at the forefront of addressing sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The state has long required employers to provide sexual harassment training at least once every ten years. Although Connecticut previously required the training only for supervisors, it now requires harassment training for all employees. Guidance issued by the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) makes clear that the law applies even to employers that are headquartered out of state.

How long does the training need to be?

The training needs to be at least 2 hours.

Who needs to be trained?

Employers with three or more employees must provide them training within 6 months of their hire date.

Employers with fewer than 3 employees must provide training to new supervisors within six months of hire date.

How often do employees need to be trained?

Covered employers must provide periodic supplemental training to supervisory and non-supervisory employees at least every 10 years.

What is required to be covered to be compliant?

Describe all federal and Connecticut statutory provisions prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace, including, but not limited to, the Connecticut discriminatory employment practices statute.
Define sexual harassment.
Discuss strategies to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
And more!

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