The Comprehensive Employer Guide to Mandatory Harassment Training
State-specific curriculum requirements, supervisory vs non-supervisory durations, and certificate renewal timelines.
By Sophia Chen· VP of People Operations
Aug 15, 2026• 1 min read
Statutory Training Mandates by State#
Several states mandate specific sexual harassment prevention training for all employees, with distinct requirements for supervisors and non-supervisory staff.
Key State Requirements#
- California: 2 hours for supervisors, 1 hour for employees every 2 years (employers with 5+ staff).
- New York: Annual interactive training for all employees regardless of company size.
- Illinois: Annual training for all employees working in Illinois.
- Connecticut: 2 hours for all employees within 6 months of hire.
Written by Sophia Chen
Passionate about scaling distributed remote teams across state borders while eliminating compliance risk and manual overhead.
