The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has published updated versions of its sexual harassment prevention materials. Specifically, the NYSDOL updated the following: (1) the model sexual harassment policy; (2) the...more
On September 6, 2021, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease under the state's HERO Act. This designation requires New York employers to implement their workplace...more
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Earlier this year, the New York City Councilenacted the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act, as we previously reported in our April 2018 alert and August 2018 alert. The Act mandates sexual harassment prevention programs for...more
Employers in Washington DC now face a comprehensive set of new training, notice, and reporting obligations ranging from wage and hour matters to sexual harassment issues.
The Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act of...more
The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) posted foreign language resources online for employers and employees about the state’s new sexual harassment prevention laws and the necessary policy and training...more
As detailed in our August 27, 2018 alert, the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) has published resources for employers and employees about the state’s new sexual harassment prevention laws.
On October 1, 2018, the...more
On August 23, 2018, the New York State Department of Labor unveiled a website with resources for employers and employees about the new sexual harassment prevention law, which was detailed in our April 5, 2018...more
In April 2018, New York State enacted a number of laws designed to heighten obligations on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Some of the provisions are scheduled to take effect on July 11, 2018; the...more
On April 11, 2018, the New York City Council enacted a package of legislation referred to as the “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act,” described by the City Council as critical to creating safe workplaces in New York City. The...more
As part of the budget bill Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign within the next few days, New York will impose heightened obligations on employers to prevent sexual harassment.
If enacted, the legislation will require the...more