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AWI Training satisfies Maine's sexual harassment prevention training requirement under the Maine Human Rights Act for employers with 15 or more employees, including additional supervisor training obligations.

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Scenario prompt

A new employee reports feeling uncomfortable about comments made by their senior colleague. As the team supervisor, what are your obligations under Maine law?

Bystander Intervention84

Reporting Protocol87

Prompt Escalation78

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THE REQUIREMENT

Maine Sexual Harassment Training Law (26 M.R.S. § 807) at a glance.

Maine's sexual harassment training law (26 M.R.S. § 807) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees, with additional training obligations for supervisors.

Employer obligationsVerified

Who must complyEmployers with 15 or more employees in Maine

Who is coveredAll employees working in Maine, including new hires and supervisors

New hire deadlineWithin 1 year of date of hire

New supervisor deadlineWithin 1 year of assuming supervisory responsibilities

Training requirementsVerified

Format requiredNo format mandated by statute. MHRC recommends training that allows employees to ask questions. AWI Training meets this recommendation through Zee-Bot scenario assessments and post-module interactive quizzes.

Content standardsMust meet Maine Human Rights Commission minimum training standards (26 M.R.S. § 807)

Annual written noticeEmployers with 15+ employees must provide each employee with annual written notice about sexual harassment, including definitions, complaint procedures, and protections, and must post this information in a prominent workplace location.

Source: Maine Human Rights Commission (maine.gov/mhrc); Maine Dept. of Labor; 26 M.R.S. § 807. Requirements verified as of 2025.

WHAT THE LAW REQUIRES

Topics your Maine training must cover.

Under 26 M.R.S. § 807 and Maine Human Rights Commission model training, sexual harassment prevention training must address the following areas.

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Definition of sexual harassment under Maine law

An explanation of sexual harassment as prohibited conduct under the Maine Human Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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Types and examples of prohibited conduct

Explanation of quid pro quo and hostile work environment harassment, with realistic workplace examples illustrating each type.

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Internal complaint procedures

The employer's internal process for filing a complaint, who to contact, what to expect, and confidentiality protections.

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Remedies through the Maine Human Rights Commission and EEOC

Legal remedies available to victims, including how to file a complaint with the Maine HRC and EEOC and applicable timelines.

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Prohibition on retaliation

Legal protections for employees who report harassment, file a complaint, or participate in any investigation or proceeding.

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Supervisor reporting obligations

Maine supervisors must respond promptly to complaints, document their actions, escalate appropriately, and understand their additional liability for inaction.

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Bystander intervention

Strategies for employees and supervisors to recognize and safely respond to conduct that may constitute harassment, in line with updated MHRC guidance.

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Creating a respectful workplace

Proactive steps organizations and individuals can take to prevent harassment and respond constructively to concerning conduct.

Note: AWI Training satisfies Maine's interactivity requirement through Zee-Bot scenario-based assessments and an interactive quiz after each video training module. The supervisor track covers Maine's additional supervisory training obligations within the same platform.

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

Retraining records maintained per-employee

Assessment complete

AWI Compliance Record

R. Nakamura · Team Lead · June 1, 2026 ME MHRA

84Overall

Overall Score All-staff curriculum Next retraining: Periodic per MHRC guidance

Harassment Prevention

Bystander Intervention

29/33

Reporting Protocol

27/33

Prompt Escalation

28/33

High 25-33

Medium 16-24

Low 1-15

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

PRICING SNAPSHOT

Maine MHRA compliance covered at every scale.

AWI Training includes Maine sexual harassment prevention modules across all plans. All plans support timestamped completion records for both employee and supervisor training for Maine HRC audit readiness.

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

Which Maine employers must provide sexual harassment training?
Maine's sexual harassment training law (26 M.R.S. § 807) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide sexual harassment prevention training. Smaller employers are encouraged to provide training but are not subject to the mandate.
How often must Maine employees complete sexual harassment training?
Maine requires training for new employees within 1 year of hire. Supervisors must receive additional training within 1 year of assuming supervisory responsibilities. Maine Human Rights Commission guidance recommends refresher training periodically to maintain compliance.
How does AWI Training meet Maine's recommended training standards?
Maine's Human Rights Commission recommends training that includes an opportunity for employees to ask questions and engage with the material — 26 M.R.S. § 807 specifies required content topics, not a mandated delivery format. AWI Training meets the MHRC's recommended interactive approach through Zee-Bot scenario-based assessments and an interactive quiz after each video training module, both of which require active participation and produce a scored behavioral record.
What additional training do Maine supervisors need?
Maine supervisors must receive training on their specific obligations to prevent, respond to, and report sexual harassment within 1 year of assuming supervisory responsibilities. AWI Training's supervisor track covers reporting obligations, documentation, corrective action, and liability for supervisory inaction.
What topics must Maine sexual harassment training cover?
Maine MHRC model training requires coverage of: the definition of sexual harassment under Maine law, examples of prohibited conduct, the employer's internal complaint process, remedies available through the Maine Human Rights Commission and EEOC, prohibition on retaliation, and supervisor-specific obligations.
What written obligations do Maine employers have under 26 M.R.S. § 807?
Maine law (26 M.R.S. § 807) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide each employee with annual written notice about sexual harassment — including the definition of harassment, the employer's internal complaint process, and information on filing a complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission. Employers must also post this information prominently in the workplace. These are written notice and posting requirements; the statute does not separately mandate adoption of a distinct written sexual harassment policy document, though maintaining a written policy is strongly recommended as a best practice.

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This page provides general information about Maine Sexual Harassment Training Law (26 M.R.S. § 807) 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 Maine Human Rights Commission (maine.gov/mhrc).

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