New York has established itself as a national leader in workplace harassment prevention, with training requirements that reflect the lessons of the #MeToo era. Every employer in the state—regardless of size—must provide comprehensive annual training that emphasizes engagement, empowerment, and practical intervention skills.
Our New York Harassment Training Requirements Checklist provides complete guidance through this dual-jurisdiction landscape:
Statewide Requirements: Understand New York State Labor Law Section 201-g, including who must comply, the one-hour minimum training duration, annual frequency requirements, and new hire training timelines.
NYC-Specific Provisions: Navigate additional New York City Human Rights Law requirements, including broader protections, enhanced recordkeeping, and explicit coverage of independent contractors and interns.
Interactive Training Defined: Learn what makes training truly interactive, why passive learning doesn’t comply, and how to ensure your program meets engagement standards.
Bystander Intervention Emphasis: New York requires specific bystander intervention training—discover the 5 Ds framework and how to empower employees to act.
Free State Resources: Access the New York State Division of Human Rights’ model training, policy templates, and complaint forms.
Industry Customization: Guidance for hospitality workers facing customer harassment, healthcare professionals in clinical settings, remote workers, and domestic workers.
Annual Training Without Fatigue: Strategies to keep training fresh, engaging, and effective year after year.
Whether managing compliance across both state and city requirements or training your first employee, this checklist provides the clarity and tools you need.
