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Do I need sexual harassment training in Connecticut?

Yes, 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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The rule, fact by fact

Course hours
Employers with 3 or more employees: 2 hours for all employeesThe 2 hours go to every employee, not only managers.
Verified. portal.ct.gov (opens state website) · checked Nov 13, 2026
Who needs it
Employers with less than 3 employees must still train all supervisory employeesA very small employer isn't exempt. Its supervisory employees still need the training.
Same source and date as above
Free option
CHRO provides a free online, on-demand sexual harassment trainingCHRO provides the course, so you can start without buying anything.
Same source and date as above

How to get it done

  1. Step 1. Count the employees. With 3 or more, all employees need 2 hours. With fewer than 3, the supervisory employees still need the training.

  2. Step 2. Start with CHRO's free course. CHRO provides it online and on demand to help employers meet their legal obligations.

  3. Step 3. Take the course. It covers how to report harassment, what employers should do after a report, and the rules for behavior at work.

  4. Step 4. Keep the certificate of completion that comes at the end. Ask your employer where to send a copy.

Before you pay

Try CHRO's free course before you pay anyone. Connecticut's page lists it as free, online and on demand, with a certificate at the end.

If a seller offers a paid course, ask what it adds beyond that.

The state's page doesn't say how often the training repeats.

Questions

Does a private employer also need the domestic violence training?

No. That 1 hour training is required only of state agencies. Employers with 3 or more employees still have to post the domestic violence notice.

What else must Connecticut employers post?

Employers with 3 or more employees must post a sexual harassment notice. It explains the rights and remedies of victims. The state also requires anti-discrimination notices in prominent areas.

Can I take the course at night or on a weekend?

CHRO says its materials and training are available 24/7 online and on demand.

What to do next

Start with CHRO's course on the required postings and trainings page. It links to the free online course and the required notices.

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