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Articles Discussing Workplace Sex Discrimination Claims In New York.

New York State Publishes Proposed Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

January 24, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

In accordance with its quadrennial obligation to evaluate the impact of New York State’s Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy in the workplace, on January 12, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL), in consultation with the New York State Division of Human Rights, published a proposed updated model

New York State Launches Hotline for Reporting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

July 28, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

On July 19, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a statewide confidential hotline for complaints of workplace sexual harassment. The hotline was provided under Senate Bill No. S812B, which Governor Hochul signed into law on March 16, 2022, as part of a legislative package enacted to

New York State Launches New Hotline for Workplace Sexual Harassment Complaints

July 21, 2022 | Littler Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

Littler

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 for complaints of workplace sexual harassment. On July 19, 2022, Governor Hochul announced the launch

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

March 22, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

Jackson Lewis

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.

The legislation consists of three separate bills, two of which are relevant for private employers:

S.812B/A.2035B – Confidential Hotline for Complaints of Workplace Sexual Harassment

New York Enacts Laws Further Addressing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

March 17, 2022 | Goldberg Segalla Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

Three new laws designed to further combat workplace harassment and discrimination were signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on March 16, 2022.

Legislation Aimed at Addressing Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Receives Bipartisan Support 

January 25, 2022 | Working Solutions NYC Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

Last summer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced a bill aimed at removing barriers preventing employees from suing over workplace sexual misconduct. The bill, titled Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (S. 2342), was introduced with bipartisan support and is seen as a legal

New York Expands Harassment Laws

June 23, 2019 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

Jackson Lewis

Employers will face greater potential liability under bills passed on June 19 and 20 to lower the standard of review for sexual harassment cases (S.6577 [Biaggi]/A.8421 [Simotas] and a related amendment [S. 6594/A. 8424]). The final, omnibus bill was crafted with the participation of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office. Governor Cuomo is expected to sign the bill.

Fashion Industry Impacted by New York’s Amended Sexual Harassment Law

January 15, 2019 | Ford Harrison Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

Executive Summary. In groundbreaking legislation last year, New York State amended its Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) to prohibit sexual harassment against non-employees of all types, including models, stylists, and artists in the fashion industry who are classified (correctly or not) as independent contractors. Because of this amendment, “IRS Form 1099” workers throughout NYS will have the same sexual harassment and retaliation protections as “IRS Form W-2” employees. They can file internal sexual harassment claims with the talent agencies that assign them or the companies that actually engage them or file legal complaints with the NYS Division of Human Rights or in court. Businesses referring or engaging even one independent contractor are covered. For independent contractors who work in NYC, this amendment adds statewide protections to existing NYC sexual harassment protection under the NYC Human Rights law. (“NYCHRL”)

New Legislation on Sexual Harassment Will Signifigcantly Affect the Handling of These Cases for Municipalities

September 6, 2018 | Goldberg Segalla Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

The #MeToo movement and its widespread
publicity of issues involving sexual harassment in the
workplace have sparked new legislation affecting all
employers, including public employers.

New York State’s New Sexual Harassment Laws: What Employers Need to Know

April 30, 2018 | Ford Harrison Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

Executive Summary: In the fiscal year 2019 budget, the New York State Legislature passed several new laws aimed at preventing workplace sexual harassment, including banning mandatory arbitration and requiring anti-harassment policies and training. These new laws, a response to the larger social conversation regarding sexual harassment, pass even more potential liability on to private employers and will require substantial changes to policies and practices.

New York Legislature Passes Significant Changes to Laws Combatting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

April 6, 2018 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

Jackson Lewis

As part of the 2018-2019 New York State Budget, the Governor and the Legislature have agreed to legislation aimed at combatting sexual harassment in the workplace (Part KK of S7507-C). The legislation, including the anti-sexual harassment provisions, has passed both the Senate and Assembly, and the Governor is expect to be signed it into law soon.

New York State and New York City Guidance Focus Transgender Discrimination

January 27, 2016 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

Jackson Lewis

New York State and New York City have issued expansive new guidelines to protect the rights of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.

Understanding New York Regulations Regarding Prohibited Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity, Transgender Status, or Gender Dysphoria

January 26, 2016 | Littler Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

Littler

New York State and New York City both recently enacted regulations and enforcement guidance designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity, transgender status, gender expression and gender dysphoria.1 Both have now taken effect.

New York Expands Protections for Women with Passage of Women’s Equality Act

November 4, 2015 | Littler Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

Littler

On October 21, 2015, Governor Cuomo signed into law five bills that will provide greater protection for women in the workplace. These bills, which are part of the Women’s Equality Act, strengthen New York’s equal pay statute, expand protection for victims of sexual harassment, provide for recovery of attorneys’ fees in employment discrimination cases where sex is the basis of discrimination, prohibit discrimination based on familial status, and require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees. All of these new laws will take effect on January 19, 2016.

New York Enacts Gender Equity Laws

October 26, 2015 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Sex Discrimination (NY)

Jackson Lewis

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a number of bills intended to protect and advance women’s equality, particularly in the workplace. These laws, signed on October 21, will go into effect on January 19, 2016.

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