California Guide · Updated 2026
California Harassment-Prevention Training Requirements (SB 1343)
California requires most employers to train their whole workforce on harassment prevention — not just supervisors. Beyond being mandatory, documented training supports an employer's defense if a complaint ever arises.
Who must train (Gov. Code §12950.1)
Employers with 5 or more employees must provide sexual-harassment-prevention training to all employees in California. The headcount includes part-time and seasonal workers, and certain contractors count toward the threshold.
How much, and how often
- Supervisors: 2 hours of training.
- Non-supervisory employees: 1 hour.
- New hires and newly promoted supervisors must be trained within 6 months, then every 2 years.
- Seasonal/temporary employees hired for under 6 months must be trained within 30 calendar days or 100 hours worked, whichever is first.
What it must cover
FEHA-prohibited harassment, discrimination, and retaliation with practical examples; the complaint process and remedies; bystander intervention; content on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation; and — under AB 2053 — the prevention of abusive conduct (workplace bullying).
Format and records
Training may be classroom, interactive e-learning, or a webinar. Keep records of who was trained and when (the Civil Rights Department recommends retaining them). The CRD also offers free online training courses that satisfy the requirement.
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