As of April 1, 2019, sexual harassment prevention training has become fully ingrained in both New York State and City law. ...more
4/1/2019
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As 2018 draws to a close, it is worth taking a closer look at the increasing legal impact of the #MeToo movement. The chorus of victims’ voices and the media spotlight exposed the prevalence of sexual misconduct in the...more
12/17/2018
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Earlier this week, the New York Governor’s office finalized materials for New York State employers to implement sexual harassment policies and training. While draft guidance was circulated to the public in August 2018, the...more
10/5/2018
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The State of New York recently issued draft guidance for employers regarding the anti-sexual harassment legislation passed earlier this year....more
8/27/2018
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As we previously reported, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act” (the “Act”) into law earlier this year. The New York City Commission on Human Rights (the “NYCCHR”) has now...more