New York Sexual Harassment Prevention: Employees - 2026

In this New York Sexual Harassment Prevention: Employees course, you’ll learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace. We’ll also discuss your rights and responsibilities under New York State and City laws so you can promote an inclusive, and retaliation-free work environment. Throughout the course, you’ll connect legal protections with real‑world behavior to understand how everyday actions shape safer, more equitable workplaces.

We’ll explore what constitutes sexual harassment under New York law, presenting clear examples and practical strategies for recognizing, reporting, and preventing misconduct. You’ll build confidence in addressing concerns early and strengthen your ability to uphold trust and open communication across teams. We’ll also highlight mandatory training requirements, reporting procedures, retaliation protections, and employer recordkeeping standards to give you a complete understanding of how New York upholds every employee’s right to a safe workplace. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to identify inappropriate behavior, take safe and effective action, and support a workplace culture built on accountability and respect.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify behaviors that constitute sexual harassment under New York law

• Explain employee rights and reporting options for workplace sexual harassment

• Apply strategies to prevent sexual harassment and promote respectful conduct

• Demonstrate appropriate responses to sexual harassment and retaliation concerns

• Evaluate workplace practices for compliance with New York requirements