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

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

4/21/2023 / Department of Labor (DOL) , Employee Training , Gender Identity , Human Rights , New York , Retaliation , Sexual Harassment

New York City Issues Guidance Clarifying New Independent Contractor Protections Under Human Rights Law

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) has released a factsheet providing guidance on its view of the scope of the anti-discrimination protections provided to individuals performing services as independent...more

2/14/2020 / Anti-Discrimination Policies , Employee Training , Independent Contractors , NYCCHR , NYCHRL , Sexual Harassment

New York City Releases Guidance On Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training, Notice Requirements

The New York City Commission on Human Rights has released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) as guidance on the “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act.” New York City employers with at least 15 employees are required to conduct...more

11/13/2018 / Anti-Harassment Policies , Employee Training , Employer Liability Issues , Sexual Harassment , State Labor Laws

New York State Issues Final Guidance Regarding Combating Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

The State of New York has issued final guidance on combating sexual harassment in the workplace. This includes updated guidance on the mandatory sexual harassment prevention policies and annual employee training applicable to...more

10/3/2018 / Anti-Harassment Policies , Confidentiality Agreements , Employee Training , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Non-Disclosure Agreement , Settlement Agreements , Sexual Harassment , State Labor Laws

Reminder: New York City Employers Must Distribute Fact Sheet, Post Notice On Sexual Harassment Law By Sept. 6

Beginning September 6, 2018, all New York City employers must distribute the New York City Commission on Human Rights’ mandatory fact sheet on the “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act” to all new hires. Employers also may wish...more

9/6/2018 / Anti-Harassment Policies , Employee Training , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Sexual Harassment , State and Local Government , State Labor Laws

New York State Issues Draft Guidance On Required Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies And Training

The State of New York has issued draft guidance for employers on the mandatory sexual harassment prevention policies and annual employee training required by legislation passed earlier this year. Starting October 9, 2018, the...more

8/27/2018 / Anti-Harassment Policies , Employee Training , Employer Liability Issues , Non-Disclosure Agreement , Sexual Harassment , State and Local Government , State Labor Laws

New York City Commission On Human Rights Issues Mandatory Sexual Harassment Notice And Fact Sheet

The New York City Commission on Human Rights has released a fact sheet and mandatory posting consistent with the “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act.” Effective September 6, 2018, all New York City employers must conspicuously...more

8/9/2018 / Anti-Harassment Policies , Commission on Human Rights , Employee Training , Employer Liability Issues , Sexual Harassment

New York City Enacts Anti-Sexual Harassment Legislation That Includes Training Requirement

Mandatory annual sexual harassment training for employees in New York City is one feature of a package of legislation targeting sexual harassment in the workplace signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio on May 9, 2018. Most private...more

5/10/2018 / Anti-Harassment Policies , Employee Training , Employer Liability Issues , Governor Cuomo , New Legislation , NYHRL , Sexual Harassment , State Labor Laws

New York City Council Passes Legislative Package Aimed At Preventing Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

The New York City Council passed a package of legislation on April 11, 2018, that will strengthen the City’s laws against harassment in the workplace. Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to sign the legislation into law in the...more

4/12/2018 / Employee Training , Employer Liability Issues , Harassment , NYCHRL , Sexual Harassment

New York City Legislation Would Mandate Sexual Harassment Training, Expand Employer Coverage Under Human Rights Law

The New York City Council has introduced a package of legislation aimed at preventing sexual harassment in the workplace and strengthening the City’s anti-sexual harassment policies. The legislation, introduced on March 7,...more

3/8/2018 / Employee Training , Human Rights Act , New Legislation , NYCHRL , Sexual Harassment , Statute of Limitations

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