Tioga County Chamber of Commerce to present ‘Sexual Harassment Prevention Training’ from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce office at 80 North Ave. in Owego. Upstate Safety Services will provide this state-mandated training on sexual harassment prevention. Under this strict new law, every employer in New York state is now required to establish a sexual harassment prevention policy and give interactive training at least annually for all employees, supervisors, and managers by Oct. 9, 2019. This training discusses implementation of the policy, complaint form, business owner’s responsibilities, and investigative procedures. The training session is geared toward small and mid-sized companies. There is no cost for the first two employees of any Tioga County Chamber of Commerce member; it’s $25 for additional employees and non-members. Registration is limited to 10 people. To reserve your spot, call the Tioga County Chamber at (607) 687-2020, or register online at www.tiogachamber.com by Feb. 20.
Feb 22
Tioga County Chamber of Commerce to present ‘Sexual Harassment Prevention Training’
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Tioga County Chamber of Commerce office at 80 North Ave. in Owego
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