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407.5 - Grant County Mandatory Training Policy
1 Approval Date 5/06/2025
Approval Signatures
Date Submitted for Approval
05/01/2025
Policy Owner
Decorah Anderson -Cook, HR Director
Human Resources Review
Decorah Anderson -Cook, HR Director
of County Commissioners
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407.5.1 Purpose
This policy establishes mandatory training requirements for all
employees of Grant County to ensure compliance with legal
obligations, enhance job performance, promote workplace safety, and
maintain high standards of service to the public.
407.5.2 Scope
This policy applies to all full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, and
contract employees of Grant County, including elected officials and
volunteers, where applicable.
407.5.3 Policy Statement
All employees must complete designated mandatory trainings as
determined by federal, state, and county regulations, as well as job -
specific responsibilities. Completion of these trainings is a condition of
continued employment or service.
407.5.4 Training Requirements
The following trainings are mandatory and must be completed within
the timeframes outlined:
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Training Topic
Audience
Frequency iTimeframe
for
Completion
Sexual Harassment
All employees
Annually
Within 30 days of
hire/onset
Workplace Harassment
All employees
Annually
Within 30 days of
& Discrimination
hire/onset
Ethics &Code of
All employees
Annually
Within 30 days of
Conduct
hire/onset
Workplace Bullying
All employees lAnnually
Within 30 days of
hire/onset
Cybersecurity
All computer
Annually
Within 30 days of
Awareness
users
hire/onset
Workplace Safety
All employees
Annually
Within 30 days of
(OSHA)
hire/onset
Emergency
All employees
Annually
Within 90 days of
Preparedness
hire/onset
HIPAA/Confidentiality
Health -related
Annually
Within 30 days of
departments
hire/onset
Diversity, Equity &
All employees
Annually
Within 90 days of
Inclusion
hire/onset
Additional department -specific or position -specific training may be required
and assigned.
407.5.5 Roles and Responsibilities
• Department Heads/Supervisors: Ensure employee participation and
compliance with this policy. Notify HR of non-compliance to review and
discuss the next appropriate steps. .
• Human Resources Department: Maintain training records, update
training requirements, and provide training access/logistics.
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• Employees: Complete all required trainings by the specified deadlines,
participate actively and demonstrate understanding of the material,
and provide verification if requested. All trainings are intended to be
completed during the employee's regular workday.
407.5.6 Compliance and Enforcement
Failure to complete mandatory training within specified timeframes will
result in disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or
termination. Continued non-compliance may also impact eligibility for
promotions or continued assignments.
Exceptions may be granted for documented medical leave or other
extenuating circumstances, subject to review and approval by Human
Resources.
407.5.E Documentation and Record Keeping
The Human Resources Department will maintain all training completion
records for a minimum of five (5) years or as required by law and will
be housed in the employee's personnel file.
407.5.7 Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed annually by Human Resources and updated
as necessary to reflect changes in regulations, technology, or
organizational needs.
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