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In defence of non-disclosure agreements

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Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs or confidentiality agreements) have come under fire in recent years due to concerns that they silence victims, conceal unlawful behaviour and prevent companies and regulators from understanding...more

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Global Trends CEOs Can’t Ignore: The New Era of Harassment Prevention

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Workplace sexual harassment prevention is undergoing a seismic transformation, and global legislators’ expectations of employers are increasingly moving from reactive to proactive measures....more

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EHRC Draft Technical Guidance - Clear Messaging on Sexual Harassment

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Welcome to the new Two Minute Weekly. Following requests from readers, we are changing the format of our employment law newsletter. It will now be weekly and will feature as it did before news items and new cases....more

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UPDATE: New York State Amendments Affecting Employee Anti-Discrimination Protections

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A SNAPSHOT OF WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW- • New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law two bills impacting employment discrimination protections in the State. • The first bill prohibits liquidated damages and...more

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7-Step Framework to Comply With Australia’s New Guidelines Requiring “Positive Duty” to Prevent Workplace Sex Discrimination

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When the Australian parliament passed the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation bill late last year, it introduced a new “Positive Duty” on employers to not only respond to but take proactive steps to prevent...more

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Chicago Increases Sexual Harassment Protections for Employees

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Chicago updated its sexual harassment laws with the passage of Ordinance 2022-665, increasing protections for employees working in the city. Previous guidance stated that the update only applied to employers that aligned with...more

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New York State Issues Revised Model Sexual Harassment Policy and Training Materials

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New York has released an updated model sexual harassment prevention policy and updated model training materials. The revised model policy increases the emphasis on gender discrimination in the workplace, with a particular...more

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New York Releases Latest Model Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy and Training

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On April 11, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor, in collaboration with the New York State Division of Human Rights, released an updated model anti-sexual harassment policy and an updated model training....more

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2023 Illinois Employment Law Changes

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Illinois employers will face a host of new requirements in 2023. Below are updates and reminders regarding certain aspects of the new labor and employment landscape in Illinois....more

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New York State Publishes Proposed Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

In accordance with its quadrennial obligation to evaluate the impact of New York State’s Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy in the workplace, on January 12, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL), in...more

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New York State Releases Proposed Changes to Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

On January 12, 2023 the New York State Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued an updated Proposed Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy which, among other things, addresses remote work, gender identity and bystander...more

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Implicaciones para las empresas de la Ley Orgánica de garantía integral de la libertad sexual

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El pasado 7 de octubre de 2022 entró en vigor la Ley Orgánica 10/2022, de 6 de septiembre, de garantía integral de la libertad sexual (“LOGILS”), también conocida como la “Ley del solo sí es sí”. Esta norma ha incorporado...more

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New York launches confidential hotline for complaints of workplace sexual harassment

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On July 19, 2022, the New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) launched a confidential hotline at 1-800-HARASS-3 to field complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace and provide legal assistance to New York...more

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New York State’s Workplace Sexual Harassment Complaint Hotline is Live

On July 19, 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the state’s confidential hotline for complaints of workplace sexual harassment. As we previously reported, S812A (enacted in March 2022)...more

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New York State Launches Hotline For Complaints of Workplace Sexual Harassment

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In March of 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation directing the New York State Division of Human Rights (“DHR”) to establish a toll-free confidential hotline designed to provide counsel and assistance to...more

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New Legal Obligations for Chicago and Illinois Employers

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Amendments to Chicago Ordinance Impose Additional Obligations Relating to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment - As of July 1, 2022, amendments to the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance went into effect, requiring employers...more

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Chicago Employers, Today’s the Day: New Sex Harassment Posting, Policy Requirements Took Effect July 1

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As previously reported, the City of Chicago has adopted several substantive amendments to the sexual harassment provisions of the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance, including new posting, policy and training requirements. The...more

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Mandatory Policies and Trainings for All Chicago Employers to Strengthen Protection Against Sexual Harassment

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To further prevent violence and sexual harassment within Chicago workplaces, the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations (“Commission”) has adopted new amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance (“Ordinance”), requiring...more

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Does Your Sexual Harassment Policy and Training Program Comply with Chicago’s New Requirements?

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Amendments to Chicago’s Human Rights Ordinance go into effect on July 1, 2022. The amendments require both substantive changes to sexual harassment policies and new training requirements for employers in Chicago....more

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Chicago Cos. Must Prepare For New Sex Harassment Law

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The #MeToo movement led to legislative action on the federal, state and local levels, as lawmakers imposed new and varied requirements on employers in an effort to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Such measures...more

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New Ordinance Sends All Chicago Employees Back to Training

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Amendments to Chicago’s Human Rights Ordinance (“Ordinance”) that implement new policy and training requirements will take effect on July 1, 2022. The Ordinance imposes various requirements on Chicago employers regarding...more

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Chicago Employers Get Ready: New Harassment and Bystander Training Obligations Among Key Changes to Chicago Human Rights Ordinance

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On April 27, 2022, the Chicago City Council approved several substantive amendments to the sexual harassment provisions of the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance. The amendments impose new and expanded harassment training...more

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City of Chicago Expands Sexual Harassment Prevention Obligations for Employers

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On April 27, 2022, the City of Chicago Office of the Mayor announced the approval of several enhancements to the city’s sexual harassment laws in the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance. These enhancements are part of Mayor Lori...more

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City of Chicago Expands Protections for Victims of Sexual Harassment

On July 1, 2022, amendments to Chicago’s Human Rights Ordinance will go into effect. In April 2022, Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Commission on Human Relations amended the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance, adding...more

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Recently Enacted Legislation Shows New York's Continued Focus on Tackling Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on March 16, 2022, signed three new bills into law that address workplace harassment and discrimination. These laws bolster New York State's anti-harassment and anti-discrimination laws by...more

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