Posted on
December 18, 2018
Compliance Set to Begin July 1, 2019
Beginning July 1, 2019, District of Columbia (DC) employers with tipped employees must comply with a new requirement to provide sexual harassment prevention training.
Who Must Receive Training?
Beginning July 1, 2019, covered employers must provide sexual harassment prevention training online or in person to the following individuals:
- New employees within 90 days of hire;
- Existing employees by July 1, 2021;
- Managers by July 1, 2021, and every two years thereafter; and
- Business owners and operators by July 1, 2021, and every two years thereafter.
What Must the Training Cover?
The training must cover how to respond to, intervene in, and prevent sexual harassment by co-workers, management, and patrons.
Where Do Employers Get Training Materials?
The training must be conducted using a program provided by the D.C. Office of Human Rights (OHR) or a provider certified by OHR.
Must Employers Certify Compliance With the Requirement?
Yes. Beginning July 1, 2019, within 30 days of completion of training, covered employers must submit each individual's completed training certification.
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