New York State Law requires that employers of one or more employees must conduct sexual harassment prevention training for all employees. Additionally, New York City Local Law 96 of 2018 requires employers with 15 or more employees are required to conduct annual sexual harassment prevention training for all employees. 

As a reminder, each employee must receive training on an annual basis, starting October 9, 2018.  To assist with this, the New York City Commission on Human Rights has launched an online training program for employers based in New York City that is compliant with New York State requirements.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

In addition, every employer in New York State is required to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy. A model policy has been provided by New York State and is accessible on the page linked below.

Model Sexual Harassment Policy