CaliforniaSB 1343

California Sexual Harassment Training Online

AWI Training satisfies California's mandatory sexual harassment prevention training requirement for all employers with 5 or more employees.

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SB 1343

Scenario prompt

A colleague makes a comment about a coworker's appearance that others find inappropriate. As the team lead, how do you respond?

Bystander Intervention88

Reporting Protocol79

Prompt Escalation81

Harassment Prevention domain · AWI engine

THE REQUIREMENT

California SB 1343 at a glance.

SB 1343 (2018) expanded California's mandatory harassment prevention training to cover all nonsupervisory employees, building on AB 1825 (2005) and AB 2053 (2014). Here is what the law requires.

Employer obligationsVerified

Who must complyAll employers with 5 or more employees

Who is coveredAll employees working in California, including remote and temporary workers

Initial deadlineWithin 6 months of hire or promotion into a supervisory role

RetrainingAt least every 2 years

Training duration by roleVerified

NonsupervisoryAt least 1 hour of classroom or effective interactive training

SupervisoryAt least 2 hours of classroom or effective interactive training

Format requiredTraining must be interactive, allowing for participation and questions

LanguageMust be provided in the language spoken by employees

Source: California Civil Rights Department (CRD), Sexual Harassment Prevention Training FAQ. Requirements verified as of 2025.

WHAT THE LAW REQUIRES

Topics your California training must cover.

Under FEHA and the CRD's guidelines, sexual harassment prevention training in California must address all of the following topics.

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Definition of sexual harassment

An explanation of sexual harassment consistent with FEHA and Title VII, including verbal, physical, and visual conduct.

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Examples of unlawful conduct

Practical examples of conduct that constitutes sexual harassment across a range of workplace scenarios.

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Available remedies and complaint processes

A summary of remedies available to victims and how to file a complaint internally and with the CRD or EEOC.

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Prohibition on retaliation

Information on the legal prohibition against retaliation for reporting harassment or participating in an investigation.

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Abusive conduct (AB 2053)

Definition of abusive conduct, its effects on targets and the workplace, and the employer's obligation to address it.

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Gender identity, expression, and sexual orientation (SB 396)

Training must include a section on harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

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Supervisor reporting obligations

For supervisory training: what supervisors are required to do when they witness or receive a report of harassment.

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Interactive participation

Training must allow employees to ask questions and receive answers, not passive video consumption. AWI Training satisfies this through Zee-Bot's assessments and interactive post-training quizzes.

Supervisor training includes additional topics not required for nonsupervisory employees, including the obligation to report and appropriate response steps. See the employee vs. supervisor track section below.

HOW AWI MEETS IT

Two tracks, one platform.

AWI Training delivers the right content for each role. Toggle between tracks to see what each covers.

Employee track (1 hr) Supervisor track (2 hr)

AWI Training — Employee TrackNonsupervisory

What sexual harassment is — definition under FEHA and Title VII, verbal, physical, and visual forms

Examples of prohibited conduct — realistic scenario situations assessed by Zee-Bot

Available remedies and how to complain — internal process, CRD, and EEOC options

Prohibition on retaliation — legal protections for reporters and witnesses

Abusive conduct (AB 2053) — definition, impact, and employer obligation to address

Gender identity, expression, and sexual orientation (SB 396) — prohibited bases for harassment

Duration: at least 1 hourSee a demo →

AWI Training — Supervisor TrackSupervisory

All employee-track topics — complete coverage of the nonsupervisory curriculum

Supervisor reporting obligations — what to do when a report is received, escalation steps, documentation

Liability for supervisor conduct — how supervisor behavior creates employer exposure

Preventing and correcting harassment — proactive steps and prompt corrective action requirements

Bystander intervention — how supervisors can and must act when witnessing conduct

Duration: at least 2 hoursSee a demo →

AUDIT READINESS

A record your compliance team can actually use.

AWI Training does not just prove training occurred. It assesses each employee to reveal their training needs and how they grow post-training.

Timestamped per-employee record with assessment date

Scored across 12 competencies, not pass/fail

Exportable as PDF for legal holds and audits

Assessment complete

AWI Compliance Record

M. Rodriguez · Team Supervisor · June 1, 2026 CA SB 1343

84 Overall

Overall Score Supervisory track · 2 hr Next retraining: June 1, 2028

Harassment Prevention

Bystander Intervention

29/33

Reporting Protocol

26/33

Prompt Escalation

28/33

High 25-33

Medium 16-24

Low 1-15

AWI engine scored · (Sample Data & Illustrations) ↓ PDF export

PRICING SNAPSHOT

California SB 1343 compliance covered at every scale.

AWI Training includes SB 1343 compliance modules across all plans. Larger organizations get cohort management, multi-location deployment, and dedicated compliance support.

Core

$29.99 /learner

50 learners · 1 admin

✓15 video training modules

✓Pre and Post Assessments

✓100+ behavioral metrics, AWI scoring

✓Tailored learning paths

✓Timestamped per-employee records

Frequently asked questions

Does SB 1343 apply to my company if we only have 5 employees?
Yes. SB 1343 applies to any employer with 5 or more employees anywhere in the world, as long as you have at least one employee working in California. The law requires both supervisory and nonsupervisory California-based employees to receive training.
How often do we need to retrain under SB 1343?
California requires sexual harassment prevention training at least every two years for all covered employees.
What makes training 'interactive' under California law?
The California Civil Rights Department requires that training allow for participation, questions, and feedback. Passive video viewing alone does not satisfy the requirement. AWI Training's Zee-Bot format is conversational and scenario-based: employees respond to realistic situations, and the platform generates follow-up based on their answers. Users are also prompted to complete interactive quizzes after each video training module.
Can we use AWI Training for new hires who need training within 6 months?
Yes. AWI Training is on-demand and can be assigned to new employees immediately after onboarding. Training can be completed at any time within the required 6-month window. The platform records the completion date for compliance documentation purposes, and the certificate generated includes the date of assessment to satisfy recordkeeping requirements.
Does AWI Training cover the SB 396 gender identity and expression requirement?
Yes. SB 396 (2017) requires that California harassment prevention training include a section on harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. AWI Training's California module covers this topic as part of the standard curriculum for both supervisory and nonsupervisory tracks.

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This page provides general information about California SB 1343 and FEHA sexual harassment prevention training requirements. It is not legal advice. Requirements change. Verify current obligations with qualified legal counsel before making compliance decisions. Source data verified against the California Civil Rights Department (calcivilrights.ca.gov).

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