The Future of Anti-Harassment Training and Shifting Workplace Culture in the Era of #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter, and Others

In this post, particularly in light of recent legislative developments, we will focus on anti-harassment training. Some states like Connecticut, California, and Maine have, for some time now, required that certain employers provide anti-harassment training for supervisors. New York State recently upped the ante and passed legislation mandating all employers to provide annual anti-sexual harassment training to all employees. Shortly thereafter, New York City also passed legislation mandating annual anti-sexual harassment training for employers with 15 or more employees. Beyond basic legal compliance, however, how can employers design trainings that are effective tools for preventing harassment?

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