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Harassment prevention training requirements by state

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State Cert Guide

Last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Verified so far: 2 of 51 states

Harassment prevention training: rules by state
StateWhat the state saysLast checked
CaliforniaYes for California-based employees, if the employer has 5 or more workers, counting contractors, volunteers and unpaid interns. California requires 1 hour of sexual harassment training for staff and 2 hours for supervisors, every two years. The employer provides it and pays for it. The state offers free online courses that meet the rule. The next deadline is January 1, 2027.
ConnecticutYes, if the employer has 3 or more employees. Connecticut requires 2 hours of sexual harassment training for all employees. An employer with fewer than 3 employees still has to train its supervisory employees. CHRO offers a free online course with a certificate at the end.

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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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