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Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination in New York 

Respectful workplaces are shaped by the daily actions, decisions, and communication of employees and supervisors.

This training helps learners recognize inappropriate behavior, identify concerns early, and respond with greater confidence and judgment in real workplace situations.

Built by employment law attorneys, this training is designed to meet New York State Section 201-g and New York City Local Law 96 requirements while helping organizations translate legal obligations into practical workplace behavior that is both appropriate and legally defensible.

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Audience

All employees

Format

Self-paced, scenario-based online training

Compliance scope

Aligns with New York State’s Section 201-g and New York City’s Local Law 96

Duration

20 minutes – 2 hours

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The impact of workplace harassment and discrimination.

SHIFT helps organizations strengthen workplace culture, reduce risk, and support respectful workplace behavior across New York teams.

$300 million

paid annually by employers in EEOC settlements

$223 billion

lost over five years due to toxic workplace culture

$300,000

average cost to defend a single harassment claim

Harassment and discrimination can affect workplace culture, employee retention, organizational trust, and legal risk. Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination in New York helps employees recognize concerns early, apply sound judgment in difficult situations, and respond in ways that support respectful workplace interactions and New York workplace requirements.

Workplace respect is defined by behavior.

Course overview

Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination in New York helps employees and supervisors build the awareness, judgment, and confidence needed to navigate difficult workplace situations appropriately and professionally.

Through realistic workplace scenarios, learners explore how harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace concerns can develop through everyday interactions. The course helps employees recognize concerns early, understand reporting responsibilities, and respond in ways that support respectful workplace behavior, accountability, and organizational expectations.

Designed by employment law attorneys, this training meets New York State Labor Law Section 201-g and New York City Local Law 96 requirements while translating legal obligations into practical workplace actions employees can apply every day.

More than a compliance requirement, this course helps employees make better decisions in the moments that shape workplace culture. The result is a workforce better equipped to recognize concerns, respond thoughtfully, and contribute to a safer, more respectful workplace.

Key learner takeaways

 

This training builds the ability to:

  • Identify harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in workplace scenarios
  • Recognize inappropriate behavior and understand when to report concerns
  • Understand intent vs. impact in workplace interactions
  • Apply bystander intervention strategies appropriately
  • Strengthen awareness of New York legal requirements and responsibilities

SHIFT's training presents complex compliance topics in a clear, relatable way, which makes it easier to retain the information and apply it in real-world scenarios.

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Shinyera Johnson
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Compliance coverage

 

SHIFT’s streamlined course design simplifies complex training mandates. With SHIFT, learners can take one comprehensive sexual harassment prevention course that satisfies multiple state, local and federal requirements, saving time and reducing administrative burden.

This course meets New York and New York City mandates as well as all U.S. local, state, and federal requirements.

Compliant with New York State’s Section 201-g & New York City’s Local Law 96

About New York State Section 201-g & New York City Local Law 96

New York employers are required to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to employees under New York State Labor Law Section 201-g. The training must be interactive and include information on recognizing and preventing harassment, reporting concerns, available remedies, and protections against retaliation.

For employers with 15 or more employees in New York City, Local Law 96 expands upon state requirements by requiring annual training for both supervisory and non-supervisory employees and reinforcing expectations around workplace harassment prevention and reporting.

Together, these requirements reflect New York’s proactive approach to preventing workplace harassment and promoting respectful workplace behavior. Organizations must ensure employees receive training that is relevant, accessible, and updated to reflect evolving workplace expectations.

These requirements are designed to create safer, more respectful, and more accountable workplaces across New York.

Proven to change behavior

This training goes beyond awareness to real-world application.

  • Scenario-based learning grounded in workplace realities
  • Focus on early recognition of inappropriate behavior
  • Encourages reflection and accountability
  • Builds bystander intervention skills
  • Strengthens respectful communication and decision-making
  • Supports a safer and more inclusive workplace culture

Result: Your employees, managers, and supervisors recognize issues earlier and respond in ways that reduce risk and strengthen workplace culture.

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Course details

Format
Self-paced eLearning with interactive scenarios and reflection points
Duration
20 minutes - 2 hours
Languages
English and Spanish (others available upon request)
Certificate
Instant certificate download
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 AA compliant, screen-reader compatible, closed captions included
Flexible Delivery Options
SCORM-ready training, deployable via client LMS or hosted by SHIFT
Customization
Branding options and full content tailoring available, with updates reviewed to maintain alignment with legal requirements
White Glove Implementation
Dedicated Project Manager
SCORM integration
LMS set-up & admin training
Go-live support and post-launch check-ins

One course. Any location. Full compliance.

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Our streamlined course design allows learners across the U.S. to complete a single course and select the location or locations where they work or manage. At the same time, administrators can easily track completions and maintain compliance across jurisdictions.

The intuitive platform dynamically adjusts to required training durations, ensuring alignment with state-specific mandates without adding complexity.

For organizations that need a faster option, SHIFT also offers a 20-minute essentials course that delivers the critical non-negotiables of harassment and discrimination prevention in a highly efficient format.

Download our US State Mandate Guide.

SHIFT also offers global coverage through a core international course, along with country-specific versions for Canada, the UK, Australia, and India, and industry-specific courses tailored for retail, healthcare, and manufacturing and trade. This ensures training is both compliant and relevant to real workplace environments.

See how SHIFT prepares your teams for real workplace decisions.

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Frequently asked questions about harassment and discrimination training in New York

Yes. This course meets New York’s annual sexual harassment prevention training requirements under New York State Labor Law Section 201-g.

Training must be completed annually by all employees.

Training must include definitions of harassment, examples of prohibited conduct, reporting procedures, and protections against retaliation.

The course uses real-world scenarios to help employees recognize inappropriate behavior early and apply appropriate responses in context.

Yes. SHIFT offers customization options including branding, policy integration, and industry-specific scenarios.