Joining the ranks of New York and California, Connecticut has adopted legislation that significantly expands Connecticut employers’ responsibilities with regard to mandatory anti-harassment training and posting requirements. ...more
As discussed in our prior client advisories, New York City’s Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act (the “Act”) requires employers with fifteen or more employees to conduct annual sexual harassment training, effective as of April...more
The New York City Commission of Human Rights (the “Commission”) recently issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions (the “FAQs”) setting forth its enforcement guidance on employers’ obligations under the Stop Sexual...more
On October 1, 2018, the New York Governor’s office released updated (and, in some cases, new) materials and guidance addressing employers’ obligations under the New York State law designed to prevent sexual harassment in the...more
We recently issued a client alert warning about proposed legislation pending in New York State and City that would place specific requirements on employers as to how to address, resolve and prevent claims of workplace sex...more
In the wake of national media coverage of sexual harassment claims and the #metoo movement, New York State and City lawmakers have proposed legislation placing more obligations on employers to address sexual harassment in the...more
Sexual harassment has been against the law for decades, making the recent spate of high-profile claims dispiriting to say the least. The renewed spotlight on sexual harassment will result in more claims from employees, so...more