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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Never Goes Out of Style

Even in a shifting legal landscape, some things stay constant – such as an employer’s obligation to provide sexual harassment prevention training to its employees. While federal law does not explicitly require all employers...more

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State and Local Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements

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Educating employees about sexual harassment — what it is, that it is unlawful, that your organization won’t tolerate it, how to prevent it, how to respond to it, etc. — can contribute to safer and more productive workplace,...more

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Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2025

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The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth (and moving towards fourth) largest economy and a market of over 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more

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Utah Enacts New #MeToo-Inspired Law Related to Confidentiality Clauses

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Utah joins the growing list of states, including California, New Jersey and New York, enacting their own #MeToo-inspired laws prohibiting confidentiality clauses regarding sexual misconduct. The #MeToo movement seeks to limit...more

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UPDATE: New York State Amendments Affecting Employee Anti-Discrimination Protections

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A SNAPSHOT OF WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW- • New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law two bills impacting employment discrimination protections in the State. • The first bill prohibits liquidated damages and...more

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[Webinar] The Changing Face (and Hair!) of Discrimination and Harassment Claims in Texas - September 20th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT

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The state of Texas is experiencing some Texas-size changes in discrimination and harassment law, including changes to where claims can be filed, who can sue whom, and what standards are used. Join Houston office managing...more

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State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q3 2022

The trend of increasing workplace regulations by state and local governments continued throughout the third quarter of 2022. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of...more

Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

New York Establishes Hotline for Sexual Harassment Complaints and Expands Prohibition on Retaliation

In March 2022, New York amended the New York State Human Rights Law (the “NYSHRL”) to require the New York State Division of Human Rights (“Division”) to establish a statewide, toll-free confidential hotline to provide...more

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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

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New York State Amends Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Laws

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On March 16, 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed three bills into law amending and expanding harassment and discrimination protections under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL). New York State employers...more

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New York Enacts Series of Bills Focusing on Workplace Discrimination and Harassment

On March 16, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a series of bills into law designed at combatting harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The governor has made addressing sexual harassment in the workplace...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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New York Enacts New Laws to Strengthen Employee Harassment Protections…and There’s More to Come

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New York already has some of the strongest anti-harassment and anti-discrimination laws in the country, due in large part to sweeping amendments to the state’s anti-discrimination laws in 2018 and 2019. Nevertheless, New York...more

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Local and State Law Updates: California and Oregon Issue New Posters

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As of January 2022, the State of California and the State of Oregon have issued new workplace posters and updated certification forms related to various labor laws. The materials addressed below are mandatory postings for all...more

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California Law Alert – Employment Agreements Subject to New Restrictions

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Signed into law on October 7, 2021 by California Governor Gavin Newsom and effective January 1, 2022, the “Silenced No More Act” amends and expands the previous Stand Together Against Non-Disclosures (STAND) Act. The...more

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The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 5: Harassment and Discrimination Allegations - No More Shush

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this fifth day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

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Texas Tackles Sexual Harassment by Placing Liability on Individual Members of Management

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Texas has taken aim at sexual harassment in the workplace. In a bold move by the Texas legislature, a new sexual harassment law (effective September 1, 2021) expands the definition of sexual harassment, heightens the...more

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Texas Makes Big Changes to Sexual Harassment Law

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As a result of two new Texas laws (SB 45 and HB 21), sexual harassment claims will now be treated differently than any other type of discrimination or harassment claim filed under state law. The new laws went into effect...more

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State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q2 2021

The year 2021 continues the trend of increasing regulation of the workplace by state and local governments. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and...more

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Final Key Provisions of Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act Take Effect October 1, 2020

In the summer of 2019, Oregon enacted the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act (SB 726), which imposed sweeping new requirements on Oregon employers in response to the #MeToo movement. Although some of the law’s provisions took...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Maryland Employers: Deadline Approaching to Submit Sexual Harassment Settlement Information

Quick Hit: Maryland employers with 50 or more employees must submit information regarding sexual harassment settlements on or before July 1, 2020. This information must be submitted using a portal on the Maryland Commission...more

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A Change Is Gonna Come - Governor Murphy Announces Proposed Legislation to Revise New Jersey’s Anti-Workplace Harassment Laws for...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On February 18, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy announced proposed legislation amending New Jersey’s anti-workplace harassment laws for both public and private employers. ...more

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They’re Back! What Should Employers Expect from the 2020 Connecticut General Assembly Session?

On February 5, 2020, the 2020 session of the Connecticut General Assembly began. The session is scheduled to adjourn on May 6, 2020.  Numerous proposed bills affecting Connecticut employers and employees will be unleashed...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

Doing Business in 2020: California’s New Workplace Legislation

Part 1: New Labor & Employment Laws Impacting California’s Public and Private Entities - California lawmakers passed a range of employment laws last year aimed to extend benefits and workplace protections to more workers and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Growing State Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Protections Create Patchwork of Regulations for Employers

The #MeToo Movement, now in its third year, continued its evolution from grassroots activism to legislative change in 2019, with new laws addressing discrimination and harassment emerging from state governments and resulting...more

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