1) Does the training follow the requirements of AB 1825, and the AB 1825 regulations?
Yes. In addition:
- California Harassment Prevention Training includes detailed and up-to-date information on both federal and California law to address these requirements and more importantly, alerts supervisors as to their responsibilities to their companies and their employees.
- The workplace scenes and the case studies are based on real case law examples.
- This course is interactive. Questions are posed throughout the course and participants must answer the questions correctly before proceeding further in the course. The course includes a summary quiz at the end. Our "Ask the Expert" feature allows learners to ask a question directly of one of our subject matter experts who answers the question within 2 days.
- This course is authored and reviewed by CalChamber counsel with extensive experience in harassment, discrimination, and retaliation prevention and training.
- This course includes a timer to ensure supervisor participation for a minimum of 2 hours.
2. Is the training content authored and/or reviewed by a qualified "trainer" or "educator" as defined in the regulations?
Yes, the training content is authored and reviewed by CalChamber experts who, through a combination of training and experience have the ability to train supervisors about the following:
1) what are unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation under both California and federal law;
2) what steps to take when harassing behavior occurs in the workplace;
3) how to report harassment complaints;
4) how to respond to a harassment complaint;
5) the employer’s obligation to conduct a workplace investigation of a harassment complaint;
6) what constitutes retaliation and how to prevent it;
7) essential components of an anti-harassment policy; and
8) the effect of harassment on harassed employees, co-workers, harassers and employers..
3. Does this course have a feature that will document that each learner was in the course for the required two hours?
Yes. See also to answer to question 4.
4. What type of documentation does the company receive to show that the employee completed the course?
In addition to the completion form that learners are given at the end of the online course, documentation is obtained through the Admin ToolBox via reporting.
5. Is the course graded or scored?
No. The course is structured so that a learner must answer each question correctly before proceeding to the next question. If a learner answers a question incorrectly, the course forces the leaner to go back and answer the question again, until the learner answers correctly. Thereafter, the course provides a detailed explanation of the correct answer.
6. Are there any key advantages to Web-based training over other types?
Yes. Whether you need to train 10 or 100 employees, Web-based training is more cost-effective. It has several other key advantages as well:
- The same content is consistently delivered every time to everyone who takes the course.
- Interactive course engages the supervisor with real-life scenarios and quizzes that test the learne's comprehension of the material.
- Leaners can take the training any time at their convenience.
- Administration and tracking are all done online - saving time and money.
7. Does the training allow the leaner to "skip" through the material? Does it provide the employee with ability to stop and start from the same place at a later time?
No, the training does not allow a leaner to "skip" forward through the course until after the employee has completed the course. Upon completion, the employee is allowed to "skip" to various chapters when viewing the course as a refresher.
Yes, learners can start/stop from the same place, i.e., bookmark a certain place in the course, and return at a later time to complete the course. The training also has a progress bar that shows leaners where they are in the course and how much they have left to complete.
8. Will we be able to run reports on who has and has not completed training?
Yes. The administrator can run reports on learners who have completed the training and learners who have not completed the training. The Admin ToolBox also allows the administrator to send automatic reminder e-mails to learners and/or to send customized e-mails to specific employees or groups of learners who haven't completed the training.
9. What are some of the learning tools included in the course?
At the top of the course screen, there are several useful tools from which to select:
- Policy: Learners can review a harassment policy at any point during the course. Employers can have their own policy inserted by using the instructions on the Admin Tool Box.
- Glossary: List and definition of key terms and concepts used in the course.
- Protected Classes: The course includes a page listing protected classes in California.
10. What are the technical requirements to run the training? Is the training compatible with Windows and Mac systems?
The course requires a Flash plug-in and runs on both Windows and Mac systems. The leaner just needs a computer with an Internet Browser with Javascript and cookies enabled. We recommend a high-speed internet connection.
Recommended Browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Safari, Firefox
Screen Resolution: Minimum suggested: 800x600, Recommended: 1024x768 or greater
Audio Requirements:
- Computers with current audio/sound capability
- Speakers or headphones
- High-speed connection recommended
- Adobe Flash Plugin v8 or later (download)
Leaners receive system requirement information when their course notification and reminder e-mails are sent.
11. Does this course require me to install any software on my systems, or use my IT resources? And is it easy to deploy?
The course is requires no system software, storage, or IT resources from the customer. The course can be deployed in a few easy steps.
12. Are there any monthly support fees or charges?
No, there are no additional fees for this course. The purchase price listed on the store is the total price of the course per learner — which includes support and updates for the duration of your license — one year from date of purchase.