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2019 – New York’s Summer of Sweeping New Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Protections

New York continues to expand its protection of employees in the workplace with a series of laws significantly increasing the responsibilities and potential liability of New York employers. New York State has enacted...more

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New York Employers: Prepare for Changes to Harassment, Discrimination and Equal Rights Laws

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New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on August 12 signed into law new legislation expanding employee protections against discrimination and harassment. Among the key provisions are a lower standard for proving harassment,...more

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New York State Expands Its Discrimination and Harassment Protections as its October 9 Training Deadline Approaches | Publications

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In its latest development, the New York State Legislature expanded its signature legislation addressing sexual harassment training and prevention and passed a new bill this year that provides greater protections under the New...more

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Substantial Changes Coming to New York Employment Discrimination Laws

On the last day of the 2019–2020 legislative session, the New York State Senate and Assembly passed an omnibus bill. This legislation, once effective, will overhaul New York’s anti-discrimination laws and uproot precedent...more

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New York Lawmakers Pass Game-Changing Reforms to State Discrimination Laws

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Still grappling with the expansive sexual harassment reforms passed last year, New York businesses and employers will soon need to manage through yet another expansive suite of amendments that will continue the state’s...more

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New California Employment Laws Will Require Significant Changes in 2019

California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law several bills that will have significant impact on employers’ workplace obligations. Effective January 1, 2019, the new laws will restrict nondisclosure agreements and...more

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California Employers To Face Raft Of New #MeToo Laws

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Wrapping up a whirlwind weekend, California Governor Jerry Brown just signed several pieces of legislation that will create new employer obligations in the areas of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Specifically,...more

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#MeToo Settlements and the Tax Code Overhaul: No More Tax Incentive to Hush Victims

Taking note of the #MeToo movement, Congress included a new provision in the tax code overhaul bill — Section 13307 – which is titled “Denial of Deduction for Settlements Subject to Nondisclosure Agreements Paid in Connection...more

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Hot List – What’s Happening in the California Legislature 3/27-3/31

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Our weekly California Legislature “hot list” provides you with a preview of the bills that are up (as well as other important legislative action) the following week...more

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New York State Adds Protected Classifications and Remedies for Workplace Discrimination

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The new laws are designed to protect equality for female employees in New York State; Governor also proposes regulations that would extend protections to transgender employees. On October 21, New York Governor Andrew...more

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