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Introduced
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Employers; sexual harassment training; penalty. Requires every employer with 15 or more employees who are located at a workplace within the Commonwealth to conduct a sexual harassment education and training program for all new employees within one year of commencement of employment. The training shall encompass the illegality of sexual harassment; the definition of sexual harassment under state and federal laws and federal regulations; a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples; the employer's sexual harassment complaint process available to the employee; legal recourse and complaint processes; and protections against retaliation. Such employers are also required to conduct additional training for all supervisors and managers within one year of assuming their supervisory or managerial positions. The Department of Labor and Industry is required to develop a compliance checklist for employers to use to develop a sexual harassment training program; employers shall keep a record of the training. Any employer who violates these requirements is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each violation.
AI Summary
This bill requires every employer with 15 or more employees located in Virginia to conduct sexual harassment education and training programs. Specifically, it mandates that employers provide training to all new employees within one year of their start date, covering the illegality of sexual harassment, its definition under state and federal laws, examples of sexual harassment, the employer's complaint process, legal recourse, and protections against retaliation. Additionally, the bill requires employers to provide additional training to all supervisors and managers within one year of assuming their supervisory or managerial positions, which must include the specific responsibilities of supervisors and methods to address sexual harassment complaints. The Department of Labor and Industry is tasked with developing a compliance checklist for employers, and any employer who violates these requirements is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $100 per violation.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Commerce and Labor (on 02/13/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+sum+HB653 |
| BillText | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+ful+HB653+hil |
| Bill | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+ful+HB653+hil+pdf |
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