MA H5023

Requires employers with more than 25 employees to adopt written policies against unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, and provide copies to all employees by January 1, 2027

Mandates annual harassment prevention training of at least one hour for employees at companies with more than 25 workers, with training required within six months of hire or promotion, starting January 1, 2027

Training must include interactive components, bystander intervention instruction, examples of unlawful harassment and retaliation, and information on supervisor responsibilities; employers with 100+ employees must tailor examples to their specific industry

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination required to prepare model policies, posters, and training materials that employers may use to comply with requirements

Employers must maintain training completion records for at least 5 years and make them available to the Attorney General or MCAD upon request; compliance does not shield employers from harassment liability