The No FEAR Act Training -- Non-supervisors' Edition

Why Train on This Topic?

The Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation (No FEAR) Act requires federal agencies to train all employees on their rights and remedies under the federal antidiscrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower protection laws. On July 20, 2006, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published the final rule implementing the training requirements of the No FEAR Act. The final rule states that agencies must:

• Train all current employees by December 17, 2006
• Train all new employees within 90 days of hire
• Provide refresher training to all employees every two years
  
   

Who Should take This Course?

Federal Agencies must provide this training to all employees.
 

What Does This Course Cover?

As required by federal regulations, the course provides:

• Instruction on all topics required by the No FEAR Act and the OPM final rule
• Additional instruction for supervisors on their special responsibilities
• Customizations to include your organization’s specific policies and procedures and scenarios that your employees may face in the workplace
• Accessibility to employees with disabilities, as required by Section 508 of theRehabilitation Act
• Automatic documentation of who has completed the course, thereby making therecord-keeping requirements of the No FEAR Act almost effortless
• An avenue for employees to ask questions and have their questions answeredonline

How is the Course Information Delivered?

Course feedback and take-away aids provide learners with information on what actions are prohibited in the workplace, where employees may report prohibited activities, and how those who report discrimination and make reports covered under whistleblower protection laws are protected from retaliation.