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New Anti-Hate Speech Training Requirements

Question: I am a business owner and heard there are new anti-hate speech training requirements.  Is this true, and if so, when would this training take effect? Answer: Additional training for anti-hate speech might be required if a new proposed bill (AB 1803) becomes law.  Existing law requires employers with five or more employees to provide at least two…

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