New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law yesterday a bill which will dramatically alter the way discrimination and harassment claims are treated in New York....more
8/13/2019
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In response to the #MeToo movement, New York State has led the way in enacting legislation to expand employee rights to file and recover for sexual harassment claims. ...more
7/16/2019
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As we begin 2019, employers nationwide must address a host of new obligations under state and local laws that will go into effect this year. With the decline in federal regulations under the Trump administration, states and...more
Beginning this year, employers in some states will be required to provide sexual harassment training for employees, including supervisors and management staff. Depending on the jurisdiction, the statute may dictate the...more