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New Texas Law Expands Protections for Employees Asserting Claims of Sexual Harassment

Many states throughout the nation have been expanding employee protections under state and federal law. This year, Texas enacted two bills that significantly expand the protections for employees who assert a claim of sexual...more

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Third-Party Sexual Harassment: What Arizona Employees and Employers Need to Know

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The #Metoo movement has shed substantial light upon issues surrounding workplace sexual harassment, especially in the context of superiors harassing their subordinates. But what happens when employees are harassed at work by...more

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Sexual and Other Harassment Education, Awareness and Prevention Training

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Maine Bar Survey -- 1581 Total Responses - In the last 5 years . . . • Over 8% (128) experienced sexual harassment • 23% (363) experienced discrimination, bullying, or other harassment • 10% (160) reported...more

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Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: What US: Massachusetts Companies Need To Know

In 2017, following public allegations against notable figures such as Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo movement took on national prominence. A movement of empowerment, #MeToo aims to strengthen sexual...more

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Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: What Us: Delaware Companies Need To Know

Delaware has responded to the #MeToo movement through legislation. Sexual harassment has long been a legally cognizable form of sex discrimination under the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act. However, as of January 1,...more

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Harassment Claims in the #MeToo Era Should Be A Priority

In the wake of the recent media coverage of sexual harassment, an organization and its leaders must realize they cannot stick their heads in the sand with respect to harassment complaints. The #MeToo movement is putting the...more

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It Is Not Too Late to Consider Updating Your Employee Handbook for 2019

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Employee handbooks are an often neglected and underappreciated company document. Preparing, maintaining, and updating a handbook that reflects the policies of your company and your operations takes time and expertise. A...more

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#MeToo: A New Spotlight On An Old Problem

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Statistics show that sexual harassment in the workplace is an unfortunate reality. Surveys conducted over the years have suggested that approximately 25 percent of women have experienced some sort of sexual harassment in the...more

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New York State’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Requirements Now In Effect: What Employers Should Know

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In the wake of the #MeToo Movement, New York enacted legislation that is specifically targeted to sexual harassment in the workplace.  On October 1, 2018, New York released final guidance materials regarding the legislation,...more

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New York Requires Sexual Harassment Policies in Compliance with New Requirements to Be Distributed by Tuesday, October 9, 2018...

As we have written about previously, this past Spring the New York State Legislature and New York City Council adopted broad new requirements to combat workplace gender-based harassment. ...more

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Updates to New York State Guidance to Employers on Sexual Harassment Policies and Trainings

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Effective October 9, 2018, all New York State employers are required to adopt written sexual harassment prevention policies for employees and, within a year (by October 9, 2019), all employers must implement mandatory...more

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[Podcast]: New York State Anti-Harassment Law

In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, partner Evandro Gigante and associate Laura Fant discuss recent amendments to New York State law prohibiting sexual harassment. The law will require employers to distribute policies...more

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New York State Sexual Harassment Model Policy and Training Requirements Finalized: Employers Get a Welcome Extension to Implement

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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

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New York State Releases Final Sexual Harassment Prevention Materials & Postpones Training Deadline to October 9, 2019

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On October 1, 2018, New York State released final versions of a sexual harassment policy, a complaint form and training materials, along with guidance materials for employers, to assist employers in complying with the new set...more

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New York State Releases Final Anti-Sexual Harassment Materials

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In compliance with legislation passed earlier this year, New York State has released the final model sexual harassment policy and complaint form, the model training materials, and FAQs, which provide...more

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New York State Extends Deadline for Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training

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As previously reported, New York State and New York City have implemented laws mandating sexual harassment training to all employees on an annual basis. The original state deadline for completing training was January 1, 2019....more

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TRAINING DEADLINE EXTENDED: Time to Catch the “Train” – The New York Gender-Based Harassment Train

Last month, I posted about New York State’s recently enacted law mandating all New York State employers adopt Sexual Harassment Policies and train all employees annually. ...more

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New York State Issues Final Guidance on Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws

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• Following up on legislation passed earlier this year in the wake of the #MeToo movement, the New York State Department of Labor has issued final sexual harassment prevention models for employers, who must put in place...more

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NY Pushes Back Sex Harassment Training Deadline to October 9, 2019

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On Monday, October 1, 2018, the State of New York released final versions of a sexual harassment policy, complaint form, and employee training relating to sexual harassment, among other guidance, pursuant to legislation...more

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Ensuring Your Anti-Sexual Harassment Training and Policy Comply With New York State’s New Laws

Effective Oct. 9, 2018, New York State employers will be required to provide annual anti-sexual harassment training to all employees, adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy, and provide to employees a complaint form for...more

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California Legislature Passes Assortment of Bills to Curb Sexual Harassment

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The #MeToo movement sent shockwaves through the hearts and minds of employers and employees alike last fall, and the California Legislature – known for introducing progressive legislation – jumped at the chance to address...more

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Ensuring Your Anti-Sexual Harassment Training and Policy Comply With New York State’s New Laws

As we previously reported, New York City and New York State (NYS) enacted laws in 2018 concerning workplace sexual harassment. Effective Oct. 9, 2018, New York State employers will be required to provide annual anti-sexual...more

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New York Employers Must Comply with New Sexual Harassment Requirements, Beginning October 2018

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Q: I am a New York employer. How do the upcoming New York State and New York City sexual harassment requirements affect me? When is the deadline to comply? ...more

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Significant Compliance Challenges in New York State's Proposed Anti-Sex Harassment Rules: What Can Employers Do Now?

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As addressed in our previous ASAP, New York State enacted new legislation in April 2018 targeting workplace sex discrimination and sexual harassment. ...more

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New York State and City Adopt New Tools to Combat Gender-Based Harassment

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Continuing its aggressive measures to combat workplace sexual harassment, on August 23, the New York State Department of Labor issued for public comment a draft sexual harassment training program, a checklist of minimum...more

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