We wanted to remind employers that compliance is required annually by June 30 of the annual sexual harassment prevention and bystander intervention training mandated by the city. Employers should have already completed said mandated training; if they haven’t done so, employers should complete it as soon as possible, at the risk of being fined for a daily offense, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per violation.
The city has provided the following resources:
- Training materials can and should be tailored to meet the specific needs of employers.
- 6-10-040 Sexual harassment.
- Sexual Harassment Supporting Information
Employers are required to keep a record of training and any other relevant documents to prove compliance for a minimum of 5 years, or for the length of any ongoing claim, lawsuit, or investigation under the respective section, whichever period is more extended. If these records are not maintained, it is assumed that the employer has breached the sexual harassment regulations, unless they can provide clear and compelling evidence to the contrary.
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