| Update Applicable to: | Effective date |
| All employers with at least 1 covered worker as defined in the law | Biannual – From January 1 through June 30 of every year or from July 1 through December 31 |
What happened?
The Labor Commissioner’s Office resumed the implementation of the Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Training for Janitorial Service Providers, which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What are the details?
- Because the law mandates that the training must be done in person, this was not possible due to the restrictions enacted in California.
- Now that the restrictions have been lifted (since February 28, 2023), training “in person” as established in the law can resume.
- In person training resumed on January 1, 2024.
- The list of qualified organizations is posted on this website as of January 1, 2024.
Business Considerations
- Plan to resume the mandated training to avoid the law’s established non-compliance penalties.
- Clients who hire non-compliant janitorial employer services are also subjected to penalties, so it is a best practice to visit the above qualified organizations website to search for qualified trainers in your area.
Resources
- Janitorial Survivor Empowerment Act (AB 547)
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Janitorial Services Employers
- Qualified Organization Application Process
- Janitorial Registration FAQs
Source References
- Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Janitorial Services Employers Resumed (Jackson Lewis P.C.)
- Official Press Release – Oct. 17, 2022
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