New COVID-19 Update: Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Training for Janitorial Service Providers

Due to the easing of government-imposed COVID-19 restrictions, the biennial "in-person" sexual violence and harassment prevention training that janitorial employers must provide to their non-supervisory employees, may now be conducted in a manner that protects the health, safety and welfare of all participants. Consequently, the Labor Commissioner’s Office is lifting the suspension of enforcement of the "in-person" training requirements, established by AB 547 (2019). Janitorial employers must begin compliance with these training requirements once the list of qualified organizations is posted on this website.

Qualified Organization Application

The Labor Commissioner’s Office will be accepting applications for those interested in providing the Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Training for property service workers as required under Labor Code section 1429.5. The deadline to apply shall be posted in the coming weeks. If interested, please go to the Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Training page for more information.

Entertainment Industry Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements

Beginning January 1, 2019, all talent agencies operating in California must provide their artists with training and education on sexual harassment prevention, retaliation, reporting resources, nutrition and eating disorders.

Applicants for entertainment work permits for minors between the ages of 14 and 17 must also complete sexual harassment prevention training before obtaining a minor’s entertainment work permit.

• More information on sexual harassment training prevention requirements in the entertainment industry