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Updated for 2026 Regulations

California Compliance Training
Requirements 2026

Navigate AB 1825, Cal/OSHA, SB 1343, and food safety regulations with state-approved online courses.
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Compliance Requirements

Each area below connects directly to employer policies, training requirements, recordkeeping, and workforce management.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (AB 1825 & SB 1343)

All employers with 5+ employees
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Requirements

  • Supervisors: 2 hours of interactive training
  • Non-supervisory employees: 1 hour of interactive training
  • Must include: practical examples, harassment based on gender identity/expression/sexual orientation
  • Temporary and seasonal employees must be trained within 30 calendar days or 100 hours worked (whichever comes first)

Penalites

  • DFEH complaints: Up to $10,000 per violation
  • Lawsuits: Unlimited damages in civil court
  • Cal/OSHA: Additional penalties for workplace violence non-compliance

Deadline: Within 6 months of hire or promotion to supervisory role; refresher every 2 years

Recent Changes (2024-2026): SB 553 added workplace violence prevention plan requirements effective July 1, 2024. Employers must now maintain a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and provide training to all employees.

Cal/OSHA Safety Training

All California employers (no minimum employee threshold)
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Requirements

  • Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) — required for ALL employers
  • Heat Illness Prevention — outdoor workers + indoor workers in high-heat environments
  • Hazard Communication (HazCom) — employees exposed to hazardous chemicals
  • Industry-specific: Construction (Cal/OSHA 10/30), healthcare, agriculture

Key Standards

  • Title 8, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
  • Cal/OSHA standards are often stricter than federal OSHA

Penalites

Up to $25,000 per serious violation; $156,259 for willful violations

Food Handler Certification

All food handlers in California (AB 1978)
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Requirements

  • ANSI-accredited food handler training + exam
  • California Food Handler Card valid for 3 years
  • Must be obtained within 30 days of hire

Certification Details

  • Training must be ANSI CFP-accredited
  • Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese (as required by California law)
  • Cost: Typically $10-15 per employee through Coggno

Workplace Violence Prevention (SB 553)

Nearly all California employers (limited exceptions for healthcare, certain law enforcement, teleworkers)
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Requirements

  • Written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP)
  • Employee training on the plan
  • Violent incident log
  • Annual review of the plan

Deadline: Effective July 1, 2024 — must be implemented NOW Penalties: Cal/OSHA enforcement with standard penalty structure

Additional California Requirements

  • Mandatory Paid Sick Leave (SB 616): 5 days / 40 hours minimum (effective 2024)
  • Cannabis in the Workplace (SB 700): Cannot discriminate based on off-duty cannabis use
  • Pay Transparency (SB 1162): Must include pay scales in job postings
  • Warehouse Quotas (AB 701): Disclosure requirements for warehouse employers

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Required Courses for California

6 courses mapped to the compliance areas above

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California Sexual Harassment Prevention (Supervisors)

This training is built for California supervisors who need to meet the state's legal requirements for preventing sexual harassment. It focuses on the rules under Government Code section 12950.1 and gives you the tools to spot, stop, and handle harassment, discrimination, and retaliation at work.

  • 120 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$9.95 per person

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California Sexual Harassment Prevention (Employees)

This California Sexual Harassment Training equips employees with practical knowledge to recognize, prevent, and report workplace harassment. It aligns with California requirements for interactive training and supports a respectful culture across teams. Enroll today.

  • 60 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$9.95 per person

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California Food Handler Certification

Our online Food Handlers training course provides ANSI accredited, video-based learning to teach you what you need to know about food safety.

  • 120 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$10.00 per person

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Workplace Violence Prevention (SB 553)

This 45-minute interactive course provides a comprehensive overview of workplace violence under California law, focusing on SB 553 compliance. Learners explore real-world scenarios, identify warning signs and risk factors, and understand the core elements of a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).

  • 45 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$9.95 per person

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Heat Illness Prevention

Working conditions that include physical exertion, high temperatures, and high humidity can lead to serious health complications—and even death—due to heat stress. That's why it's essential for industrial and outdoor workers to have strategies for identifying and dealing with heat stress. This course includes guidance on complying with California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8 (T8), sections 3395 and 3396.

  • 30 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$15.00 per person

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Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)

Many employers have written Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPPs or I2P2s) to help protect their workers from health and safety hazards on the job. This training describes IIPP program elements so employees know where to go with questions, concerns and ideas about safety and health issues. Ideal learners are all employees.

  • 18 mins
  • Online, Self-Paced
  • Certificate of Completion

$29.95 per person

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Multi-State Considerations

Multi-state employers face differences across jurisdictions in definitions, coverage thresholds, employee protections, documentation requirements, and enforcement approaches. California obligations apply based on where work is performed, where an employee resides, and how a role is structured. A state-specific approach prevents California standards from being diluted by broad national policies while supporting consistent governance across the organization.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Under AB 1825 and SB 1343, all California employers with 5 or more employees must provide sexual harassment prevention training. Supervisors need 2 hours; non-supervisory employees need 1 hour. Training must be completed within 6 months of hire and every 2 years thereafter.

Penalties vary by violation type. DFEH can impose fines up to $10,000 per violation for harassment training non-compliance. Cal/OSHA penalties reach $25,000 per serious violation and over $156,000 for willful violations.

Yes. Under AB 1978, all food handlers in California must obtain an ANSI-accredited California Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire. The card is valid for 3 years

SB 553 is California's Workplace Violence Prevention law, effective July 1, 2024. It requires nearly all California employers to create a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, train employees, and maintain a violent incident log. Exceptions are limited.

Yes. California operates its own OSHA program (Cal/OSHA) under Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. Cal/OSHA standards are often stricter than federal requirements, including specific standards for heat illness prevention, aerosol transmissible diseases, and more.

Yes, as long as it is interactive and meets the content requirements of AB 1825 and SB 1343. Coggno's California sexual harassment courses are designed to meet all state requirements including interactive elements, practical examples, and anti-retaliation information.

Sexual harassment training: every 2 years. Food Handler Card: every 3 years. Cal/OSHA training: varies by standard (IIPP annually, others as required). Workplace Violence Prevention: annual plan review.

Yes. All Coggno California compliance courses include state-specific certificates of completion that meet California's documentation requirements. Certificates are stored in your LMS dashboard for easy record-keeping.

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