Navigating Sexual Harassment Training Mandates Across U.S. Jurisdictions

In the wake of growing legislative momentum and heightened awareness around workplace harassment, a patchwork of jurisdictions across the United States now mandates sexual harassment prevention training. This course provides attorneys with a comprehensive overview of the current legal landscape, detailing state and local requirements, including who must be trained, the timing and frequency of training, and content standards. The session will equip attorneys with practical tools to assess training programs, review policies, and support employer clients through audits, onboarding transitions, and internal investigations. Whether advising small businesses or enterprise-level clients, attorneys will leave with the knowledge and strategies needed to ensure compliance and foster safer, more respectful workplace cultures.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify specific sexual harassment training requirements imposed by various jurisdictions, including employee eligibility, training frequency, and content expectations

2. Evaluate whether a client's current training program complies with applicable state and local mandates and advise on necessary updates or enhancements

3. Discuss strategies for handling complex compliance issues facing multistate employers, including how to approach overlapping or conflicting requirements