Training Requirements

Who is required to receive training?

• All covered state employees, including part-time, temporary, seasonal employees, and independent contractors who are regularly on agency premises and/or regularly interact with agency personnel.
• Independent contractors can waive the training if they can provide documentation that they have completed sexual harassment training offered by their employer within the last year.

What must the training include?

The state-required training includes: employee responsibilities; the Statewide Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy; handling or reporting sexual harassment report or retaliation complaint; details about the state’s sexual harassment investigation procedures.

How often is training required?

Annually.

Is there a time requirement on the training?

No.

Where can I find the law?

Georgia Statewide Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

State Office Information for Sexual Harassment Complaints and Investigations

To learn more about the compliant process or to file a complaint, read the Georgia Statewide Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy (only applicable to State employees).

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