Statewide Training Mandate

Connecticut Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Connecticut's Time's Up Act dramatically expanded harassment training coverage. Employers with 3 or more employees must train every staff member; employers with fewer must still train supervisors.

Connecticut Training Requirements at a Glance...

Statute: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-54(15) — Time's Up Act (Public Act 19-16)
Effective: October 1, 2019
Who must train: All employees: employers with 3+ employees. Supervisors only: employers with fewer than 3.
Audience: All employees and all supervisors
Frequency: Within 6 months of hire; supplemental training every 10 years
New-hire deadline: Within 6 months of hire or promotion to supervisor
Duration: Minimum 2 hours
Recordkeeping: Maintain training records for at least 1 year, including content, date, and employee acknowledgement.
Enforcement: Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). Non-compliance is treated as a discriminatory practice.

What Connecticut Training Must Cover

2-hour minimum runtime
Covers federal and Connecticut state law
Types of conduct constituting harassment
Remedies and complaint procedures
Bystander and intervention strategies (recommended)

Relevant WILL Training Topics

Harassment Prevention

Connecticut Sexual Harassment Training FAQs

Who needs Connecticut harassment training?

Employers with 3+ employees must train every employee. Employers with fewer than 3 must still train all supervisors.

How long must Connecticut training be?

A minimum of 2 hours for both employees and supervisors — among the longest minimums in the country.

How often do employees need to retrain?

Initial training within 6 months of hire, with supplemental training at least every 10 years (best practice: every 2–3 years).

Other State Training Mandates

California New York Illinois Delaware Maine Washington

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