Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy Updates

Kristen McCormick

In April 2023, the New York State Department of Labor updated the State’s sexual harassment prevention policy and training materials. Employers are required to adopt the sexual harassment prevention…

New York Expands Anti-Discrimination Protections for Employees

Peter J. Weishaar

Last September, we wrote about the sweeping rules enacted to prevent sexual harassment. All employers in New York are now required to adopt a sexual harassment policy that meets or exceeds the…

New York Requires Policies and Training to Combat Sexual Harassment

Peter J. Weishaar

As part of the budget process, the Legislature and the Governor agreed to enact several sweeping workplace rules designed to prevent sexual harassment. Beginning in October 2018, all employers in…