{"id":2737,"date":"2019-12-19T16:01:10","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T22:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/blog\/?p=2737"},"modified":"2019-12-19T16:01:10","modified_gmt":"2019-12-19T22:01:10","slug":"new-year-new-rules-sexual-harassment-training-requirements-for-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/19\/new-year-new-rules-sexual-harassment-training-requirements-for-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Rules: Sexual Harassment Training Requirements for 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Employment trends expert discusses imminent changes to sexual harassment policies in the upcoming year<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/images\/blog\/Blog_Policy-Manual.png\" alt=\"Policy Manual\" width=\"250\" height=\"284\" \/>After shocking crimes of sexual assault came to light thanks to the #MeToo movement, many employers have been inspired to rededicate themselves to making their workplaces safer and more equitable for men and women. 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