To work with California facilities, you must complete the mandatory sexual harassment training certification.
California Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Guide
California employers with five or more employees are required by law to provide sexual harassment prevention training to employees every two years. The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) offers free online training courses that meet these requirements.
Who Must Complete the Training?
Under California law:
Non-supervisory employees must complete 1 hour of training
Supervisory employees must complete 2 hours of training
Training must be completed every 2 years
Employers with 5 or more employees are required to comply with the law
Access the Free Training
Employees can complete the training directly through the California Civil Rights Department website:
Available Training Options
The portal offers separate training courses for:
Non-supervisory employees
Supervisory employees
Before You Begin
For the best experience, use an updated browser and operating system. The training is compatible with:
Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Safari
Mobile devices and tablets
If a page appears stuck during training, try refreshing the browser page and allowing additional time for slides to load.
How to Complete the Training
Visit the CRD training portal
Select your preferred language
Choose the correct training type:
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
Complete all required modules and quizzes
Submit your information at the end of the course to generate your completion certificate
Saving Your Certificate
After completing the course, you will be prompted to generate a certificate of completion.
You should:
Save a PDF copy
Take a screenshot or photo
Print a physical copy if required
The CRD does not issue replacement certificates, so it is important to save your certificate immediately after completion.
Submit your certificate through the ShiftMed App:
Upload the saved certificate to the "My Credentials' section of the ShiftMed app under the "CA Sexual Harassment Training Drawer".
Please Note: This is an unpaid training that could take up to two hours to complete. We will also accept other sexual harassment training certifications completed within the last 2 years.
Common Topics Covered
The training includes information on:
Preventing workplace harassment
Discrimination and retaliation
Abusive conduct
Employee rights and responsibilities
Reporting concerns appropriately
Real-world workplace scenarios
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do employees need to retake the training?
Employees must complete refresher training every two years.
Do remote employees still need training?
Yes. California-based employees must complete the training if the employer has five or more employees, even if employees work remotely.
Is the CRD training free?
Yes. The California Civil Rights Department provides these trainings at no cost.
Questions?
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