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New York State Issues Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

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Seyfarth Synopsis: New York State released a revised model sexual harassment policy highlighting a lower legal threshold for conduct to constitute sexual harassment under the New York Human Rights Law and emphasizing through...more

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Proposed Changes to New York’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy

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The post-#MeToo reforms to New York State’s Human Rights Law, which expanded the anti-sexual harassment provisions, included a requirement that the state’s model policy, last issued in 2018, be reviewed and revised every four...more

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New York Amends the Definition of “Employer” under the Human Rights Law and Expands Workplace Protections for Workers

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On March 16, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation to address workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation. On March 16, 2022, Senate Bill S5870/Assembly Bill A7101 went it effect. ...more

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New York Enacts Laws Further Addressing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

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Key Takeaways - On March 16, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed three new laws to further combat workplace harassment and discrimination. The three laws: Establish a confidential hotline for complaints of workplace...more

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Who can be Liable for Violation of the NYC Anti-Discrimination Laws? An Update

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Plaintiffs in employment discrimination lawsuits have tried to sue in New York City because its anti-discrimination laws have been labelled the “most progressive in the nation.”...more

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Employment Flash - December 2019

This edition of Employment Flash looks at recent NLRB activity, including its issuance of a decision suggesting two members would be willing to reconsider a precedent regarding surveillance of employees’ union activity. We...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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New York State Expands Workplace Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

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The legal updates keep coming for New York employers. Under another recently signed amendment, victims of domestic violence will be entitled to expanded protections under the New York Human Rights Law. The amendment goes...more

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WPI State of the States – Hot Topics During the Summer Cool-Down

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Students across the country are heading back to school, but most state legislatures are either in recess or have adjourned for 2019. States that were still in session in August did advance several significant bills, while the...more

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New York Human Rights Law Amendments Effective October 12, 2019

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Q: I am a New York employer. What are the key parts of the new amendments to the New York Human Rights law and when do they go into effect? A.  As we detailed in an earlier post, New York state recently passed a bill that...more

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New York Increases Employment Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

On August 20, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an amendment to the New York Human Rights Law which grants additional employment protections to victims of domestic violence, similar to those already provided by the New York...more

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New York State Prohibits Discrimination Based on Religious Attire and Facial Hair

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Adding to the list of updates for employers in New York state, a recently-signed bill expressly prohibits employment discrimination based on religious attire and facial hair. The bill adds another amendment to the New York...more

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Governor Cuomo Enacts Expansion of New York State Human Rights Law—Certain Changes Have Immediate Effect

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On August 12, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Assembly Bill A8421 / Senate Bill 6577 (“Law”), which, as we previously reported, contains sweeping changes to New York State’s Human Rights Law (“HRL”). Below is an updated...more

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Employment Flash - July 2019

This edition of Employment Flash looks at developments in labor and employment law, including a Supreme Court ruling that Title VII’s charge-filing requirement is nonjurisdictional and new state legislation in New York,...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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NY Toughens Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Laws

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On June 19, 2019, the New York State Assembly and Senate passed an omnibus bill (A08421/S06577) proposing sweeping amendments to existing state sexual harassment and discrimination laws. The pending law, which has the...more

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New York State Legislature Enacts Sweeping Changes to Combat Sexual Harassment

On June 19th, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted to pass omnibus legislation greatly strengthening protections against sexual harassment. While the bill, SB 6577, is still waiting for the Governor’s signature,...more

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New York State Statute Now Protects Gender Identity in the Workplace

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Employers in New York should ensure that their policies and practices are compliant with changes to New York law that are set to take effect soon....more

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New York State Passes the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act

After 16 years of debate and discussion, the New York State Legislature recently passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (“GENDA”), which would amend the New York State Human Rights Law to expressly prohibit...more

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New York Issues Long-Awaited Draft Guidance On Workplace Sexual Harassment Policies and Training

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into effect the 2019 budget bill, including a large package of legislation aimed at combating workplace sexual harassment, on April 12, 2018. Last week, the New York State Division of...more

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Is It “Time’s Up” For Arbitrating Employment Matters In New York?

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In the wake of a strong public reaction to the “Time’s Up” and “#MeToo” movements, states across the country are enacting legislation aimed at expanding and bolstering sexual harassment and discrimination protections in the...more

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Mayor de Blasio Signs Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act Into Law

On May 9, 2018, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act (the “Act”), which, as we previously reported, is a package of bills aimed at addressing and preventing sexual...more

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New York City Enacts Anti-Sexual Harassment Legislation That Includes Training Requirement

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Mandatory annual sexual harassment training for employees in New York City is one feature of a package of legislation targeting sexual harassment in the workplace signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio on May 9, 2018. Most private...more

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New York Passes Sweeping Measures Aimed At Combatting Sexual Harassment

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In mid-April of this year, the legal landscape in New York was fundamentally altered when sweeping measures designed to combat sexual harassment were passed by both the State and the City of New York. Starting with New...more

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New York City Council Passes the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act

The New York City Council has passed the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act (the “Act”), a package of bills aimed at addressing and preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. The legislation is now awaiting the signature...more

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