Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination in New York
Length
30 – 120 Minutes
Course Type
Meets New York State’s Section 201-g and New York City’s Local Law 96; Mobile Friendly
Audience
All Employees
Empower Your
Workforce
New York City & State
Harassment & Discrimination Training
One Course, Compliant in All 50 States
Create a safer, more respectful workplace while staying fully compliant with New York State’s Section 201‑g and New York City’s Local Law 96. SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s “Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination in New York” course helps organizations meet mandatory training requirements and equips employees with practical strategies to foster a culture of civility, inclusion, and accountability.
This interactive, New York-compliant training is designed for both employees and supervisors. Through realistic scenarios and actionable tools, learners gain the skills to identify, prevent, address, and report harassment and discrimination to turn compliance into a foundation for a healthier workplace culture.
For answers to common questions about New York’s harassment prevention training requirements, visit our FAQ section.
One Program. Every Location. Total Compliance.
SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s streamlined course design replaces a patchwork of state and country courses with one comprehensive harassment prevention program, saving time, reducing administrative burden, and delivering learning that resonates across every location.
Comprehensive U.S. compliance, including federal, state and local mandates
Global coverage via core international course also available, plus country-specific versions for Canada, the UK, Australia, and India, and industry-specific versions for retail, healthcare, and manufacturing and trade
- Role-based tracks and adaptive technology to deliver the right content to the right person in the right place
SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s legal experts confirm that this course complies with current applicable law, including global, federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws and any state or local mandatory training requirements. The course has also been reviewed for compliance with the government’s relevant Executive Orders.
Course content will continue to be reviewed and will be updated if necessary to ensure all materials accurately reflect current applicable law.
New York State: Section 201-G of the Labor Law
All employers must adopt a written sexual harassment prevention policy and provide annual, interactive training for every employee. The policy and training materials must be given at hire and each year thereafter, and employers are required to keep records of completion.
New York City: Local Law 96 (Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act)
Employers with 15 or more workers must provide annual, interactive training to all employees, including part-time staff, interns, and qualifying contractors. They must also post required notices, give new hires an information sheet, and retain records of compliance for at least three years.
Both laws aim to create safer and more respectful workplaces by ensuring that employees are informed about their rights and employers are held accountable for preventing and addressing sexual harassment. For more details, visit our FAQ section.
SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination course equips New York employees and supervisors with the tools they need to foster a respectful, inclusive environment. Through interactive, real-world scenarios and current workplace issues, learners gain practical strategies to recognize, prevent, respond to, and report inappropriate behavior—empowering them to be part of the solution.
- Identify unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and develop effective strategies to prevent, address, and respond to them
- Recognize inappropriate behavior early and understand how to safely intervene and report concerns
- Clarify the difference between intent and impact to better assess workplace conduct before lines are crossed
- Empower employees with bystander intervention skills and proactive prevention techniques
- Reinforce learning through storytelling and real-life scenarios that drive sustainable behavior change, supported by positive feedback and coaching
Our streamlined course design allows learners in the US to take ONE course and self-select the location(s) they work and manage in, while also helping administrators easily track the training employees completed.
Intuitive design allows course to dynamically adjust to mandated time requirements.
Download our US State Mandate Guide.
Global coverage via core international course, plus country-specific versions for Canada, the UK, Australia, and India, and industry-specific versions for retail, healthcare, and manufacturing and trade.
The Reality of Harassment and Discrimination
SHIFT HR Compliance Training can help you protect your employees, your customers, and your bottom line
Paid annually by employers in EEOC settlements
Lost over five years due to turnover caused by toxic workplace cultures
Average spent to defend a single harassment or discrimination lawsuit
Course Details
| Format | Self-paced eLearning with interactive scenarios and reflection points; compliant with New York State’s Combating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace initiative Section 201-G of the NY Labor Law and New York City’s Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act Local Law 96 |
| Duration | 30 – 120 Minutes based on company needs Note that NY York City and New York State law does not specify a minimum duration for the training |
| Languages | English and Spanish (others available upon request) |
| Certification | Instant certificate download |
| Accessibility | WCAG 2.1 AA compliant, screen-reader compatible, closed captions included |
| Flexible Delivery Options | SCORM-ready training, hosted by SHIFT or on your LMS |
| Customization | Turnkey branding options |
| White Glove Implementation | Dedicated Project Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions
What to consider when choosing the right Harassment & Discrimination Training for New York
This state law mandates that all employers in New York adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy and provide annual training to their employees.
Key Requirements:
Policy Adoption: Employers must adopt or create a policy that prohibits sexual harassment, provides examples, outlines complaint procedures, and specifies sanctions for violators.
Annual Training: Training must be interactive and cover topics such as definitions of sexual harassment, examples, legal rights, and reporting mechanisms.
Employee Notice: At the time of hiring and during each annual training, employers must provide employees with the policy and training materials in English and the employee’s primary language.
Documentation: Employers must maintain records of training sessions, including signed acknowledgments from employees, for at least three years.
This city ordinance requires employers with 15 or more employees to conduct annual anti-sexual harassment training and adhere to specific posting and notice requirements.
Key Requirements:
Training Scope: Applies to all employees, including part-time workers, interns, freelancers, and independent contractors who work more than 80 hours in a calendar year and for at least 90 days.
Interactive Training: The training must be participatory, allowing for engagement and feedback.
Documentation: Employers must keep records of all training sessions, including signed employee acknowledgments, for at least three years.
Posting and Notices: Employers must display a poster outlining sexual harassment rights and responsibilities in a conspicuous place and provide employees with a fact sheet at the time of hire.
While both New York State and New York City require annual, interactive training, neither specifies a minimum duration. Employers should ensure their training programs meet the interactive criteria and cover all required content to comply with the laws. SHIFT HR Compliance Training courses are 30 Minutes – 2 Hours.
Training is most impactful when it connects directly to what employees experience at work. Scenario-based learning, practical takeaways, and role-specific advice give people the tools to respond appropriately. When the content is updated to reflect evolving norms and diverse perspectives, it becomes more meaningful and memorable.
