AB 1825 Alert for California Employers
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (AB 1825)
Effective January 1, 2006, all California employers who employ 50 or more employees (or contractors) are required to provide a minimum of 2 hours of training and education to all supervisors and managers on preventing sexual harassment. This training must occur every two years for all supervisors and managers and within six months of an employee becoming a supervisor. Of only a few states in the country which have such requirements, California is explicit in describing specifications regarding the nature and content of the mandatory training.
Government Code 12950.1 (AB 1825) states:
The training and education required by this section shall include information and practical guidance regarding the federal and state statutory provisions concerning the prohibition against and the prevention and correction of sexual harassment and the remedies available to victims of sexual harassment in employment. The training and education shall also include practical examples aimed at instructing supervisions in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and shall be presented by trainers or educators with knowledge and expertise in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
With the passage of AB1825, California employers are facing increased responsibilities to provide and track appropriate training. BCC provided input to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing in the initial drafting of regulations for implementation of the law. We meet the requirements for compliance, including the three important areas that were debated and ultimately finalized:
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1. Instructional Design
2. Training Qualifications
3. Content Expertise
Brinkman & Chersky Consulting has the credentials, expertise, program design and experience to fulfill the required training. For information about our Training Programs to meet AB 1825, See Training Programs.
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