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Non-Disclosure Agreement Anti-Harassment Policies State and Local Government

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New York Issues Updated Guidance on New Antidiscrimination Laws

As we previously reported, New York State significantly amended its antidiscrimination laws, with many of the changes effective as of October 11, 2019. The state issued updated FAQ guidance regarding these new requirements on...more

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Important Changes Coming to Nondisclosure Agreements in New York

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Later this week, on October 11, 2019, several important changes are coming to the New York Human Rights Law (“NYHRL”). As you may recall, last year the New York legislature enacted legislation prohibiting employers from...more

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Employment Law Developments Impacting Fund Managers: Workplace Challenges in the #MeToo Era and Beyond

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2019 has been a busy year for developments in workplace law. With the current administration in Washington taking a very passive stance on regulation of employers, States and Cities have led the charge to expand workers'...more

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New York Governor Cuomo Signs Sweeping Reforms to Anti-Harassment Laws

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On August 12, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law which strengthens further the state’s Human Rights Law (NYSHRL). The new legislation further amends anti-harassment laws enacted in 2018, discussed here,...more

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New York Enacts Broad Changes to New York Human Rights Law

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Q: I am a New York employer. What should I know about the recent amendments to the New York Human Rights Law? A: In June 2019, New York State approved a bill that makes numerous changes to the New York Human Rights Law...more

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Substantial Changes Coming to New York Employment Discrimination Laws

On the last day of the 2019–2020 legislative session, the New York State Senate and Assembly passed an omnibus bill. This legislation, once effective, will overhaul New York’s anti-discrimination laws and uproot precedent...more

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New Jersey's Response to #MeToo: New Law Voids Non-Disclosure Agreements and Questions Future of Employee Arbitration Agreements

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Effective immediately, an amendment to New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”) signed into law on March 18, 2019, invalidates any provision of an employment agreement which “waives any substantive or procedural right...more

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New York Legislative Update — 2019 Starts With A Roar

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The New York State Legislature gaveled in for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session on January 9, 2019, with Democrats in control of all three chambers of New York State government for the first time since the 2008-2009 session....more

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New York State Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training Finalized and Deadline Extended

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As discussed in our August 29, 2018 alert, New York State Issues Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training, New York State previously disseminated sexual harassment guidelines for comment. On October 1, 2018,...more

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California Enacts New Harassment Prevention Laws

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California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a handful of bills into law last week that take major steps to combat sexual harassment in the wake of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. California employers should understand how these new...more

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California Governor Signs Wave Of New Gender/Sex Related Bills Into Law In The Wake Of #MeToo

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On September 30, 2018, California Governor Edmund J. Brown, Jr. signed into law eight new bills involving gender and sexual harassment training and related issues. ...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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Expansion of Rights for Victims of Workplace Sexual Harassment in California

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On September 30, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown of California signed into law several bills aimed at strengthening the rights of an individual alleging workplace sexual harassment. The most impactful of the new bills is the Stand...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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California Countdown 2018: Which Labor and Employment Bills Will the Governor Sign?

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September 1, 2018 marked the last day for the California legislature to pass bills and forward them to Governor Jerry Brown (D) for his consideration. Governor Brown has until September 30 to sign, veto, or otherwise decline...more

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

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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

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Newly Issued Mandatory Anti-Sexual Harassment Poster And Employee Information Sheet For NYC Employers

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New York City Requirements- The New York City Commission on Human Rights (the “Commission”) recently issued a notice and information sheet that all New York City employers are required to post and provide to new employees...more

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New York State and New York City Enact Sweeping Legislation to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment

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Yesterday, the President issued a new Executive Order (E.O.) prohibiting certain financial transactions involving the Venezuelan government, including Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA), the state-owned oil company....more

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New York Adopts New Tools to Fight Gender-Based Harassment

The New York State Legislature and New York City Council adopted broad new requirements to combat workplace gender-based harassment. New York State’s new obligations were signed into law on April 12 and take effect at...more

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New York Adopts New Tools to Fight Gender-Based Harassment

New York Adopts New Tools to Fight Gender-Based Harassment - 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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Government Initiatives in Response to Wave of Harassment Allegations Challenges Manufacturers

Two recent developments, generated from the tidal forces of the #MeToo movement should get manufacturers’ attention. On December 22, 2017, Congress adopted a comprehensive tax reform law. Included in the statute is an...more

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Expect Changes To New York Sexual Harassment Laws In 2018

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Following national attention on the #metoo movement, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans as part of his State of the State address earlier this month to strengthen New York’s laws on sexual harassment in the...more

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