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New York Sexual Harassment Prevention: Managers and Supervisors - 2026

Apply compliance standards through effective leadership and legally sound workplace practices.
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Course: On-Demand
Essential Provider KnowledgeCity  4 chapters ·  42 Lessons ·  2h 21m  in English 

Course Description

In this New York Sexual Harassment Prevention: Managers and Supervisors course, you’ll learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to sexual harassment under New York State and City laws. We’ll also cover managerial responsibilities, reporting procedures, retaliation prevention, training requirements, and recordkeeping standards. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to apply New York compliance requirements confidently while supporting a respectful, inclusive workplace.

What You'll Learn

  • Identify sexual harassment under New York State and City Human Rights Laws
  • Apply legal reporting and documentation procedures correctly and consistently
  • Recognize and prevent retaliation in all workplace situations
  • Implement annual training and recordkeeping requirements for compliance
  • Promote a respectful, inclusive culture through daily management actions
  • Respond to complaints and support investigations without interference

Key Takeaways

  • The course teaches managers and supervisors to recognize, prevent, and respond to sexual harassment in compliance with New York's expanded state and city laws.
  • It examines a manager's legal responsibilities and the procedures required to maintain a safe, respectful workplace under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws.
  • It covers how to document, report, and address harassment claims and ensure teams follow proper complaint procedures.
  • It addresses annual training requirements, recordkeeping standards, and anti-retaliation protections.
  • It also covers managerial liability, organizational risk, and handling harassment involving clients, vendors, or external parties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course designed for?

It is designed for managers and supervisors, addressing their legal responsibilities and daily leadership duties in preventing and responding to sexual harassment under New York's state and city laws.

What does this course cover?

It covers recognizing, preventing, and responding to sexual harassment in compliance with New York's expanded state and city laws, including the New York State and City Human Rights Laws, documentation and reporting procedures, anti-retaliation protections, annual training, and recordkeeping requirements.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You will build skills in professional responsibility, compliance management, and sexual harassment awareness, including identifying inappropriate behavior, applying reporting and documentation procedures, and maintaining fair, inclusive practices during investigations.

Does the course address retaliation?

Yes. It covers recognizing and preventing retaliation in all workplace situations, including safeguarding against retaliation in a supervisory role and anti-retaliation protections under New York's compliance expectations.

Does the course address harassment involving people outside the organization?

Yes. It includes addressing harassment involving clients, vendors, or external parties, along with managerial liability and organizational risk.