Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination in Washington
Length
1 Hour
Course Type
Meets WLAD RCW 49.60.515; Mobile Friendly
Audience
All Employees
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Washington Harassment & Discrimination Training - One Course, Compliant in All 50 States
Stay compliant and strengthen your workplace culture with SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination course. Designed to meet the requirements of Washington’s Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) RCW 49.60.515, this interactive program goes beyond legal checkboxes—equipping employees and supervisors with the tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to harassment and discrimination. Through real-world scenarios and actionable strategies, participants learn how to foster a culture of respect, civility, and inclusion while meeting Washington’s mandatory training standards.
For answers to common questions about Washington’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.
Under RCW 49.60.515, hotels, motels, retail businesses, security guard companies, and property services contractors must provide mandatory harassment prevention training for all managers, supervisors and employees. The training must cover how to recognize, report, and respond to harassment, assault, and discrimination, as well as employee protections for reporting violations of the law. By meeting these requirements, employers help ensure a respectful, safe, and legally compliant workplace.
This act is designed to create safer, more accountable workplaces in Washington. For more details, visit our FAQ section.
SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination course equips Washington 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.
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Course Details
| Format | Self-paced eLearning with interactive scenarios and reflection points Compliant with Washington’s Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) RCW 49.60.515 |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| 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 Washington
Under Washington’s WLAD RCW 49.60.515, there isn’t a single, statewide mandate requiring all employers to provide harassment or discrimination training. However, Washington law does require certain employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training:
Employers with 15 or more employees must provide training to all employees and supervisors.
Training must cover how to recognize, prevent, and report harassment and discrimination.
Supervisors often require additional instruction on their responsibilities to prevent and respond to harassment.
Employers are also required to maintain a workplace free from harassment and take prompt corrective action if harassment occurs, which effectively makes training a best practice and part of compliance.
In Washington State, the required duration for sexual harassment prevention training varies based on the role of the employee:
Supervisors and Managers: Must complete training within six months of assuming their role. The training should cover their specific responsibilities in preventing and addressing harassment.
All Employees: Training should be provided within the first 90 days of employment. The training must be at least one hour long and should include topics such as recognizing, preventing, and reporting harassment and discrimination.
Employers are also encouraged to provide refresher training every two years to reinforce awareness and compliance. While there is no specified minimum duration for the training, it should be comprehensive and effective in educating employees about their rights and responsibilities.
Employees benefit most from training that reflects the realities of modern workplaces, not outdated examples. Programs that show realistic situations, guide learners through choices, and explain why small actions matter help build awareness and confidence. Inclusive design and ongoing updates keep the material relevant and engaging.
