Statewide Training Mandate

Maine Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Maine has required harassment prevention training longer than almost any state. Under Title 26 § 807, employers with 15 or more employees must train every new hire within one year of starting work.

Maine Training Requirements at a Glance...

Statute: Maine Revised Statutes Title 26 § 807
Effective: 1991 (one of the earliest state mandates)
Who must train: 15 or more employees
Audience: All employees, plus supplemental content for supervisors
Frequency: Within 1 year of hire (best practice: refresh annually)
New-hire deadline: Within 1 year of hire
Duration: Typically 30–60 minutes; longer for supervisors
Recordkeeping: Maintain a record of training for at least 3 years, including employee name, date, and confirmation of receipt.
Enforcement: Maine Human Rights Commission (MHRC). Civil penalties apply for non-compliance.

What Maine Training Must Cover

Illegality of sexual harassment
Definition under state and federal law
Description of types of harassment with examples
Internal complaint process
Right to file with the MHRC and remedies available
Supervisor-specific module on response duties

Relevant WILL Training Topics

Harassment Prevention

Maine Sexual Harassment Training FAQs

Who must comply with Maine harassment training?

Any Maine employer with 15+ employees must train every new hire within their first year, plus provide a workplace harassment poster and written policy to all staff.

Is annual training required in Maine?

The statute requires training within 1 year of hire. Best practice (and increasingly an MHRC expectation) is to refresh annually or every 2 years.

What about supervisors?

Supervisors need additional training on their responsibilities for receiving complaints, escalating concerns, and preventing retaliation.

Other State Training Mandates

California New York Illinois Connecticut Delaware Washington

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