Update: Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Training for Janitorial Service Providers

Due to the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the biennial in-person sexual violence and harassment prevention training that janitorial employers must provide to their nonsupervisory and supervisory workers may now be conducted safely. Consequently, janitorial employers must begin compliance with these requirements once the list of qualified organizations is posted on this website. Please visit the sexual harassment prevention training page for additional information regarding the required training materials.  

Qualified Organization Application

The Labor Commissioner’s Office will be accepting applications for those interested in providing Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Training for property service workers as required under Labor Code section 1429.5. The first application period for those interested in becoming Qualified Organizations is June 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023. The next application period for those interested in becoming Qualified Organizations is August 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. If interested, please go to the Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Training page for more information.

Entertainment Industry Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements

Beginning January 1, 2019, all talent agencies operating in California must provide their artists with training and education on sexual harassment prevention, retaliation, reporting resources, nutrition and eating disorders.

Applicants for entertainment work permits for minors between the ages of 14 and 17 must also complete sexual harassment prevention training before obtaining a minor’s entertainment work permit.

• More information on sexual harassment training prevention requirements in the entertainment industry