NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention Training FAQs
In compliance with New York State Labor Law Section 201-G, all employees of the University are required to take Sexual Harassment training on an annual basis. In addition, the University requires employees to complete training on Title IX. These courses provide interactive scenarios and examples of harassment and discrimination, and encourage all of us to be active in ending these harmful behaviors. The training also includes reminders of existing laws and University policies and systems that address these complex issues.
POLICY AND CONTACT INFORMATION BY WORK LOCATION
Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Discriminatory Employment/Service Practices
Report an issue: uofr.us/padh-report.
The Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment (PADH) applies to: Faculty; staff; residents; fellows; postdoctoral appointees; student employees; students(1); interns (paid or unpaid); volunteers; and to all visitors (including patients, contractors, and vendors) to any University campus, facility and/or property, and to University sponsored activities and events, whether on University premises or not.
Harassment and Discrimination Policy Reference: Policy 130
Human Resources Contact: (585) 341-6700
Harassment and Discrimination Policy Reference: Policy S-4
Human Resources Contact: (585) 593-1100 x4018
Highlands at Brighton
Harassment and Discrimination Policy Reference: Policy #130
Human Resources Contact: (588) 442-7960 x214
The Highlands Living Center
The Harassment and Discrimination Policy is available by contacting Human Resources at (585) 641-6244.
Highlands at Pittsford
The Harassment and Discrimination Policy is available by contacting Human Resources at (585) 641-6244.
Harassment and Discrimination Policy Reference: Policy Stat ID:13923319
Human Resources Contact: (585) 335-4372
Harassment and Discrimination Policy Reference: Policy Stat ID: 9911751
Human Resources Contact: Director of Human Resources, (607) 385-3966
Harassment and Discrimination Policy Reference: Policies 2.03 and 2.04
Human Resources Contact: Associate Services, (585) 396-6680
Harassment and Discrimination Policy Reference: Policy #303
Human Resources Contact: (585) 274-4151
Access translated versions of the training in Albanian, Bengali, Chinese, French, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Yiddish.
Visit the New York state site for versions in other languages
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No. You may use this link to request reciprocity of this course across multiple locations. Please note that you must be logged on through the URMC server or on VPN to access this web page.
You may contact URMedicine_EducationReciprocity@urmc.rochester.edu with any questions.
This year’s training module NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (2025-2026) has a launch date of July 15, 2025 and must be completed by October 1, 2025 to ensure compliance with NYS requirements. Please note, if you work for an affiliate location, please check with your HR department for launch and due dates as you may have a different timeline.
The University of Rochester and New York State require all employees to complete annual training on how to identify and respond to workplace sexual harassment and discrimination. We are committed to a culture of respect and this training is an important component of our efforts to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.
We require all staff and faculty regardless of title, rank, or type of employment who are employed full-time, part-time or paid TAR (time-as-reported) to complete the training through MyPath or Achieve learning management system.
The 2025 training will feature two components:
- Culture of Civility: Creating a Harassment-Free Workplace; and
- Title IX Prohibitions and Protections for UR Community Members.
Please note, employees working in different states have additional state-specific training requirements which will be available to them through MyPath or Achieve.
On average, the training takes one hour and 20 minutes to complete. Please note that if you request an accommodation to complete the training in a format other than using the online module, the amount of time needed to cover the required content may vary.
This training is both critically connected to the University’s values and mission and required by New York State and the University. Failure to complete mandatory training may impact performance evaluations or result in disciplinary action.
What if I am out of work for an extended period and miss the deadline?
To ensure compliance, all employees must complete the training by October 1, 2025. Any training completed after this date, with the exceptions of newly hired employees or those with extended leaves, may impact performance evaluations or result in disciplinary actions.
Training must be completed during paid work time and prior to the deadline.
Yes. All employees, regardless of work location, must have a clear understanding of the University’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Discriminatory Employment/Service Practices. This ensures compliance at offsite events and during virtual interactions such as email, texts, or virtual meetings.
Please complete this training during your regular paid work hours. Coordinate with your manager about scheduling the time you need to complete the training within your regular workday.
No. New York State requires all employers to provide annual sexual harassment training to all employees. If you cannot complete the online module for any reason, you may fill out a web form request to discuss alternative accommodations to fulfill the requirement.
Yes. It’s a New York State and University requirement.
Yes. The requirements of the training include providing access to our policies, contacts, reporting process, and available remediation and corrective measures. To ensure all employees have access to this information, they should take the University of Rochester provided training.
No. This training is required annually, so if you have already completed any version during this calendar year, it should not be assigned to you again. If it is assigned to you in error, you may request to have it removed from your transcript by emailing mypathsupport@rochester.edu. Next July, you will be included in the annual training assignment for incumbent staff.
As a basic rule of thumb, if you are interacting with the University of Rochester community in any capacity other than as an independent contractor, you must still have a clear understanding of the University’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Discriminatory Employment/Service Practices. This ensures policy compliance in offsite events and during virtual interactions such as email, texts, and virtual meetings.
If it is determined that you are not required to complete this training module for any reason, you are still required to review and understand the University of Rochester Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Discriminatory Employment/Service Practices (Policy 106). Please review the policy and submit any questions to PADH@rochester.edu.
Employees who maintain a remote or hybrid schedule, may complete the training from home using MyPath or Achieve during regular work hours. Speak with your manager about scheduling the time you need to complete the training and stay aware of any possible overtime hours you may incur. For anyone in an unpaid assignment or an assignment paid through a stipend or grant, you must complete this training as part of your work agreement.
In an effort to enhance accessibility you can take the training through your mobile device. This means you may download the Cornerstone CSX application and complete the training through a tablet or cellular phone. You can locate the instructions on the Help page within MyPath. If you have any technical difficulties completing the module through your mobile device, please switch to a computer.
Yes. New York State requires that we make the sexual harassment training content, policy, and reporting available in 15 additional languages: Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian, Polish, Bengali, Urdu, French, Haitian-Creole, Japanese, Hindi, Albanian, Greek, and Yiddish. The policy and reporting form translations are available on the policy page of the University website and we have included a link within the training module to the NYS-provided transcripts of the training in the additional required languages.
COMMON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
Most issues with loading the training can be resolved with one of these three solutions:
- Try a different browser. Chrome and Firefox work best for most training. To do this, open an instance of Chrome or Firefox and type mypath.rochester.edu into the browser. Log in from there. You can contact University IT (5-2000) or ISD (5-3200) for additional browser assistance.
- Turn off pop-up blocker. Click here for instructions on how to turn off pop-up blocker in every internet browser.
- Clear your cache. Click here for how to clear your browser’s cache.
For technical issues within the module, please contact MyPathSupport@Rochester.edu. For computer-related issues, please contact the appropriate IT department for your area.
Yes. The module is offered in 15 languages other than English. It has closed captioning and is also accessible for screen readers. For any additional accommodations, please submit a web form request.
FOR MANAGERS
This training is required annually for all faculty and staff. Please work with your HR Business Partner to discuss the appropriate course of action which may include disciplinary action
You can access the Training Progress Summary Pie Chart through MyPath by following these instructions. The search results show each team member and the actions they have taken with the course. You can determine individual team member compliance, as well as who is in progress.
No. Everyone, regardless of job role, must complete the same training.
As a manager, you play a key role in ensuring your team completes the annual Preventing Harassment and Discrimination Training, as required by New York State. This training is an important part of our commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. To support this effort, please share these training resources with your team during staff meetings and/or through email or other communications.