• Initial training for all employees must be accomplished by October 9, 2019.

• In subsequent years, annual training can be calendar based, or based on an employee’s anniversary date, or any other date the employer chooses.

• Training for new hires must be conducted “as soon as possible”, rather than within 30 days of hire as proposed in the draft materials.

• Training must be provided to employees in the language spoken by employees. New York’s model training will initially be available in 8 languages other than English.

• Employees who work in other states, but work a portion of the time in New York state, must be trained.

• Part-time, seasonal and temporary workers must all be trained.

• Employers do not have to train third-party vendors or other “non-employees” who interact one-time or regularly in an office located in New York State.

• The model policy now indicates that workplace investigations into sexual harassment should be completed “as soon as possible,” rather than the 30 day requirement in the draft materials. 

• The policy must be distributed to employees by October 9, 2018.

• Updated model sexual harassment prevention policy, complaint form and training (script book and PowerPoint presentation)
• Updated minimum standards for sexual harassment prevention policies and trainings
• Updated FAQs
• Toolkits for employers and employees
• A sexual harassment prevention policy poster