Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Training for Janitorial Service Providers Goes Into Effect
Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Training for Janitorial Service Providers Goes Into Effect

As employers of janitorial service providers already know, the Property Services Workers Protection Act (AB 1978), enacted in 2016, established a registration program for janitorial service employers and biennial “in-person” sexual violence and harassment prevention training requirements. This was followed by the passage of AB 547 in 2019, which further clarified the sexual violence and harassment prevention training requirements under AB 1978. This training created obligations for janitorial service providers in addition to the sexual harassment training required by the State of California under AB 1825. 

While legislation regarding sexual violence and harassment prevention training was passed in 2019, the Labor Commissioner’s office did not establish regulations for the training until July 2020.  However, as we know, in-person training was not possible at of that time due to the pandemic, and the training requirement was suspended. 

On January 1, 2024, the Labor Commissioner’s office announced the training requirement has gone into effect—this means covered employers must begin compliance with the training requirements under Labor Code section 1429.5 and must re-train their employees every two (2) years going forward. 

However, employers cannot deliver the training on their own. An employer must work with a Qualified Organization to meet the training requirements established by AB 547.  Qualified organizations can be found here. (link: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Qualified-Organization-Search.asp ) The regulations specify trainer qualifications and establish the frequency, duration, language, literacy level, modes, techniques, content, and documentation of the sexual violence and harassment prevention training requirement for the janitorial services industry. 

Employers must provide training using specific materials provided by the State, which will be updated periodically.  (link: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Sexual-Violence-and-Harassment-Prevention-Training-Worker.html

Covered employers should speak with qualified employment counsel about compliance with the Property Services Workers Protection Act and training requirements. Feel free to reach out to the authors for more information.

This AALRR publication is intended for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in reaching a conclusion in a particular area of law. Applicability of the legal principles discussed may differ substantially in individual situations. Receipt of this or any other AALRR publication does not create an attorney-client relationship. AALRR is not responsible for inadvertent errors that may occur in the publishing process. 

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