Harassment prevention training that people remember
Live, interactive sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training for supervisors and employees, built for the requirements in your state and the realities of your workplace.
Why live training
Most harassment training fails for the same reason: people click through it. Kevin teaches it the way he has taught employment law in 38 states, with real scenarios, plain language and plenty of discussion, so supervisors know exactly what to do when a complaint lands on their desk.
Even where no state law requires it, training matters. In Faragher v. City of Boca Raton (1998) and Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth (1998), the U.S. Supreme Court held that an employer can defend some harassment claims by showing it exercised reasonable care to prevent and promptly correct harassment. Effective policies and training are a central part of showing that care.
What every session covers
- What sexual harassment and other unlawful harassment are, with practical examples.
- Federal and state law, the remedies available, and how to complain internally and to government agencies.
- Retaliation: what it looks like and why it is often the most expensive mistake.
- Bystander intervention: safe, practical ways coworkers can step in.
- For supervisors: the duty to report, responding to complaints, and taking prompt corrective action.
State training requirements at a glance
A summary of current state rules for private employers, as of October 2026. Always confirm the current law for your workforce.
| State | Who must train | How often |
|---|---|---|
| California | Employers with 5+ employees, and public entities. 2 hours for supervisors, 1 hour for nonsupervisory employees (Gov. Code §12950.1). | Every 2 years; new hires and new supervisors within 6 months. The Civil Rights Department lists Jan. 1, 2027 as the next statewide deadline. |
| Illinois | Every employer with employees in Illinois (775 ILCS 5/2-109). Restaurants and bars have added requirements (§2-110). | At least once a year |
| New York State | Every employer; training must be interactive and meet or exceed the state model (Labor Law §201-g). | Annually |
| New York City | Employers with 15+ employees; must include bystander intervention (Admin. Code §8-107(30)). | Annually |
| Connecticut | Employers with 3+ employees: 2 hours for employees. Under 3 employees: supervisors (Conn. Gen. Stat. §46a-54(15)). | Within 6 months of hire; supplemental training at least every 10 years |
| Delaware | Employers with 50+ employees in Delaware; interactive; added training for supervisors (19 Del. C. §711A). | Within 1 year of hire, then every 2 years |
| Maine | Workplaces with 15+ employees; added training for supervisors and managers (26 M.R.S. §807). | Within 1 year of hire |
This program is educational and is not legal advice. Laws change, and your organization remains responsible for its own compliance. Talk with your employment counsel about questions specific to your workplace.
Training in California? See the dedicated California harassment prevention and SB 553 page. Pair harassment training with manager legal training or workplace violence prevention for a full day.
Your trainer: Kevin Macho, SPHR, MAM
- 25+ years in law enforcement since 1994, and the Police Medal for courage in the line of duty (Portland Police Bureau)
- Ranked #3 of 300+ trainers at the largest seminar company in the United States, and Rookie Trainer of the Year (2018)
- SPHR certification and a Master of Arts in Management
- Verbal Judo instructor trained by founder George Thompson
- Live programs in 38 states
Frequently asked questions
Is harassment prevention training required by federal law?
No federal statute requires it for private employers. But under the U.S. Supreme Court's 1998 decisions in Faragher v. City of Boca Raton and Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth, an employer's reasonable care to prevent and correct harassment can be a defense to some claims, and training is part of showing that care.
Which states require harassment prevention training?
States with private-employer training requirements include California, Illinois, New York (plus New York City), Connecticut, Delaware and Maine. The rules differ on employer size, hours and frequency, so check the summary above and confirm current law for your workforce.
Does live, in-person training satisfy state requirements?
Live, in-person training is an accepted format in each of the states listed above. Some states add content or format rules, such as California's interactive requirements and New York City's bystander-intervention content, and Kevin builds sessions to cover them.
Do supervisors need different training?
In several states, yes. California requires two hours for supervisors, and Delaware and Maine require added supervisor training. Kevin offers a separate supervisor session focused on responding to complaints, the duty to report and preventing retaliation.
Is this legal advice?
No. The training is educational and is not legal advice. Your organization remains responsible for its own compliance, policies and records.
Train your team before the next deadline
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