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New York Sexual Harassment Employer Liability Issues

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New York Court Deems Subsequent Sexual Harassment Lawsuit “Related” to Prior Suits

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A New York intermediate appellate court, applying New York law, has held that an insurer had no coverage obligation for a third lawsuit filed against its insured that was deemed related to two earlier lawsuits that were filed...more

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New York Employers Now Face Yet Another Change in their Ability to Obtain Confidentiality and Enforcement of Nondisparagement...

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New York employers who use separation agreements or settle claims of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation must ensure they comply with a new amendment to Section 5-336 of the New York General Obligations Law....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Navigating New York’s Revised Legal Framework for Settlement Agreements

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On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law S4516, a significant amendment to Section 5-336 of the New York General Obligations Law. This legislation marks a critical expansion in the state's ongoing...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New York Amends Its Release Agreement Law for the Third Time

On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law that further limits the terms employers may include in release agreements relating to claims of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The law took...more

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New York Enacts Greater Restrictions on Release Agreements Involving Claims of Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation

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On November 17, 2023, the New York governor signed into law S4516, which amends Section 5-336 of the New York General Obligations Law to restrict certain terms from being included in release agreements involving claims of...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

New York State Issues Updated Guidance on Sex Harassment for Employers

For New York employers, the standards for sexual harassment may be shifting. The state requires all employers to adopt its model sex harassment policy or craft one that equals or exceeds minimum standards. Recently, the New...more

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

New York State Updated Its Model Sexual Harassment Policy

The New York State Department of Labor (the “NYSDOL”) recently updated its Model Sexual Harassment Policy for all employers. The NYSDOL also released an updated model training slide presentation and training video. As a...more

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New York State Publishes Final Updates to Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training Materials

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The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) recently released final—and significant—substantive changes to New York State’s model sexual harassment prevention policy (the “Final Updated Model Policy”) and related...more

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New York Finalizes Updates to Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training Materials

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On April 11, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Labor (“NYDOL”) has finalized its updated model sexual harassment prevention policy and training resources....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

New York Issues New Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training Requirements

The New York State Department of Labor has added a new model sexual harassment training policy and new training materials to its "Combating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace" website. While employers are not required to...more

Goldberg Segalla

New York State Updates Its Model Sexual Harassment Policy and Training Materials

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Key takeaways - Changes made to model sexual harassment policies and training materials - Employers must continue to train employees upon hire and annually thereafter...more

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#MeToo Update: The Adult Survivors Act for New York Employers

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New York State’s Adult Survivors Act (ASA), which was enacted on November 24, 2022, amends the state’s statute of limitations for civil claims alleging certain sexual offenses—which may include any unwanted sexual contact in...more

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Key Preparation for 2023: A Roundup of Critical New York State Labor and Employment Legislation from 2022

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A number of important New York labor and employment law developments from 2022 should be top of mind as employers ease into 2023. State legislators paid significant attention to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment...more

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New York State Launches Employee Hotlines

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New York State has launched two statewide, toll-free “hotlines” that aggrieved individuals can use to confidentially report workplace issues. The first hotline, which addresses sexual harassment, was announced on July 19...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

New York State Launches Hotline For Complaints of Workplace Sexual Harassment

In March of 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation directing the New York State Division of Human Rights (“DHR”) to establish a toll-free confidential hotline designed to provide counsel and assistance to...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

NYS Launches Sexual Harassment Hotline

On July 19, 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a statewide hotline for employees who believe they have been sexually harassed in the workplace. This announcement follows several pieces of legislation passed in...more

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New York State Launches New Hotline for Workplace Sexual Harassment Complaints

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Earlier this year, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law S.812B/A.2035B, which amended the New York State Human Rights Law, N.Y. Exec. Law § 296, to require the establishment of a state-wide, toll-free, confidential hotline...more

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Amendment to New York State Human Rights Law Establishes Toll-Free Confidential Hotline For Workplace Sexual Harassment Complaints

An amendment to the New York State Human Rights Law is set to go into effect on July 14, 2022. The new law directs the New York State Division of Human Rights (Division) to operate a toll-free confidential hotline, during...more

Fenwick & West LLP

May 2022 Legislative Roundup

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California Lawmakers Propose a Four-Day Workweek - The California State Assembly introduced AB 2932, a bill that would shorten the regular workweek for California workers from 40 hours to 32 hours for businesses with 500+...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Newly Enacted Anti-Harassment Laws for New York… and Potentially More to Come

A majority of employers with offices in New York or employees working remotely in New York will likely be affected by two new bills that were signed into law by New York’s governor, Kathy Hochul, on March 16, 2022. With more...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New York State Amends Its Workplace Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Laws

On March 16, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law two amendments to the State’s workplace anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws. First, the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”), New York...more

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New York Employers: Gov. Hochul Signs New Sexual Harassment Laws into Effect

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Seeking to address several open issues in New York’s sexual harassment laws, Governor Hochul has signed a package of legislation strengthening the state’s antiharassment initiative....more

Fox Rothschild LLP

New York Broadens Its Prohibition on Retaliation, Will Develop Sexual Harassment Hotline

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New York State employers are now prohibited from releasing personnel records to retaliate against employees who oppose discrimination, and the state has pledged, by July 14, 2022, to establish a confidential hotline for...more

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New York Enacts New Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Protections

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New York is once again amending its anti-harassment and anti-discrimination laws to provide greater protections to employees. Earlier this week, two of these changes were signed into law by Governor Hochul. ...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Sweeping Expansion of Protections Relating to Workplace Discrimination on the Horizon in New York State

A suite of bills aimed at further enhancing protections for both employees and independent contractors regarding discrimination, harassment and retaliation in the workplace are on the horizon in New York State. Several of...more

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