In April 2018, New York State law was amended to require all employers to maintain a written sexual harassment policy and provide annual sexual harassment training for all employees. The law required the New York State Department of Labor to formulate model policies and training programs. On August 27, 2018, initial versions of these documents … Read more
In the midst of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced in a June 14, 2018 press release that it had recently filed several harassment lawsuits against employers throughout the county. The EEOC stated these lawsuits “should reinforce to employers that harassment – on all bases – is a … Read more
On April 12, 2018, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed State Budget legislation that includes several provisions aimed at workplace sexual harassment. Some of the items included will require additional clarification through agency guidance and regulations. But here’s an initial overview of how New York sexual harassment laws will change. Some new aspects of New … Read more