This spring Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has signed into law three bills that amend the New York State Human Rights Law:
•Retaliation. Senate Bill S.5870 expands the definition of retaliation under the NYSHRL. Retaliation is now...more
As we reported, New York State has enacted laws prohibiting mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment claims and all other discrimination claims under the New York State Human Rights Law. And, as we anticipated, a New York...more
In 2018, New York State and New York City lawmakers toughened their sexual harassment laws. But New York State lawmakers were not done. A few days ago, they passed a bill that would dramatically expand existing sexual...more
6/26/2019
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Call it the Weinstein effect. Or #MeToo and #TIMESUP momentum. New York State and New York City have passed sweeping laws aimed at preventing sexual harassment in the workplace and limiting the use of mandatory arbitration...more