At what employee count is a PPO required to conduct yearly sexual harassment training for supervisors?

The requirement for a Preventive Practice Organization (PPO) to conduct annual sexual harassment training for supervisors is dictated by California state law. Specifically, employers with 50 or more employees are mandated to provide such training to their supervisory staff every two years. This regulation was established to ensure that supervisors are properly equipped to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace, fostering a safe and respectful environment for all employees.

The legal threshold of 50 employees is significant because it acknowledges that organizations of this size have a greater responsibility to implement comprehensive training programs that can effectively minimize the risks of harassment. This standard emphasizes the importance of proactive training and awareness at larger organizations, where the potential for such issues may increase due to a larger workforce and diverse interactions among employees.

Smaller organizations, defined as having fewer than 50 employees, are not subject to the same training requirements, although providing training is still a best practice to create a positive work culture.