Employment: sexual harassment training and education: anti-hate speech training.
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Overview
This bill updates California’s workplace harassment training requirements to include anti-hate speech training. Starting in 2028, employers with five or more employees will be required to provide training that addresses hate speech and its impact in the workplace. The bill also clarifies existing training requirements and offers options for demonstrating compliance, particularly for construction workers through apprenticeship programs.
Key provisions
- Employers with 5+ employees must include anti-hate speech training as part of their sexual harassment and education training starting January 1, 2028.
- Training must cover recognizing, reporting, and confronting workplace speech that vilifies or incites hatred based on protected characteristics.
- Existing training requirements for sexual harassment are maintained and updated.
- Employers can utilize online training courses developed by the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
- Construction workers can satisfy training requirements through prior training, apprenticeship programs, or labor management cooperation committees.
- The Department of Fair Employment and Housing will develop and provide online training courses.
- Specific guidelines are provided for qualified trainers, outlining the knowledge and experience required.
- Employers can demonstrate compliance with prior training received through alternative employment or apprenticeship programs.
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