California SB 1343 Harassment Training Deadline January 2027

California SB 1343 Deadline: Harassment Training Due January 1, 2027

California employers are already inside the next two-year harassment prevention training cycle. Here is how to plan before January 1, 2027.

Quick answer

California employers with 5 or more employees must provide harassment and abusive conduct prevention training every two years. Nonsupervisory employees receive at least 1 hour; supervisors receive at least 2 hours. California's Civil Rights Department identifies January 1, 2027 as the next training deadline and also requires new hires and new supervisors to be trained within six months.

Compliance Snapshot

Covered employers: 5+ employees
Nonsupervisors: At least 1 hour
Supervisors: At least 2 hours
Cycle: Every two years; next deadline January 1, 2027

What does SB 1343 require?

California requires covered employers to train California-based employees on harassment and abusive conduct prevention. The rule distinguishes nonsupervisory employees from supervisors because supervisors need additional coverage on response duties and prevention responsibilities.

The two-year cycle matters. Employers that wait until late 2026 may still have to manage new hires and newly promoted supervisors separately because those employees have their own six-month training timing.

How to plan the January 1, 2027 cycle

Start by exporting your California employee roster, supervisor list, last training date, and new-hire dates. Anyone whose last completion will be outside the two-year window should be scheduled before the deadline.

Employers should retain certificates or completion records, the training version, the learner's role, and the date completed. If a course is used across several states, label the California variant clearly.

Where National Course Portal fits

The harassment prevention course is positioned for employers that want a clear, bilingual, scenario-based training foundation with employee and supervisor variants.

California has detailed content and trainer rules. Treat this course as a practical employer training option to review against your internal policy, CRD guidance, and any legal advice before relying on it for a specific California compliance file.

Employer Checklist

1Identify every California employee and supervisor.
2Confirm the last harassment prevention training date for each learner.
3Separate 1-hour nonsupervisor and 2-hour supervisor assignments.
4Train new hires and new supervisors within six months.
5Keep certificates and course records in the HR file.
6Schedule the 2026 campaign early enough to avoid the January 1, 2027 rush.

FAQ

Who is covered by California SB 1343 harassment training?

California employers with 5 or more employees are covered. The rule applies to California-based employees even if the employer's total workforce is spread across locations.

Is the California harassment training deadline really January 1, 2027?

Yes. The California Civil Rights Department's current employer FAQ identifies January 1, 2027 as the next training deadline for the two-year cycle.

Can supervisors take the same course as employees?

Supervisors need at least 2 hours and supervisor-specific content. A 1-hour nonsupervisor course is not enough for supervisory employees.

Official Sources

This guide is general information for employer planning. It is not legal advice, and employers should confirm requirements with counsel, the regulator, or the requesting agency before relying on any course for a specific obligation.