Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Hospitality Professionals

For Hotel Owners, Operators, & Employees

For Short-Term Rental Industry  (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO)

Training Completion & Certification

Participants may complete approved trainings listed above:

1. Directly through the training provider;
2. Through their employer’s learning management system; OR
3. Through an in-person training.

After finishing the training, participants may receive a completion certificate, or the employer may keep its own records showing the training was completed, as required by Act 31 of 2026. 

Appropriate completion documentation must be retained as proof of compliance.

Training Deadlines

• New Personnel: Within 90 days of hire
  
  
• Existing Personnel: Within 90 days of effective date
  
  
• All Personnel: Every 2 years thereafter

Certification Validity

•  Training is valid for 2 years from the completion date
  
  
• Employees must renew training every 2 years to remain compliant

Recordkeeping Requirements

Third-party Platforms:

• Must establish processes for verifying compliance
  
  
• Property owners should review platform-specific policies for requirements

Public Lodging Establishments:

• Maintain paper or electronic records verifying employee compliance
  
  
• Provide records upon request by law enforcement or licensing authorities