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What are the Updates to New York’s Harassment Laws?
New York State recently passed legislation that significantly expanded its definition of unlawful harassment. Here is need-to-know information for employers about the updates to New York’s harassment laws. What employers are covered that weren’t before? As of...
New York Employers Must Grant Leave for Domestic Violence Victims
Beginning November 18, 2019, a new law states that New York employers must grant leave for domestic violence victims. Employers will be required to grant leave for a reasonable amount of time for things like seeking medical or psychological treatment, obtaining victim...
Employees Must be Paid for Sexual Harassment Training?
New York employers are required to provide harassment prevention training to all employees by October 9, 2019. Employers can adopt the state’s model training program, or implement their own, as long as it meets at least the minimum standards provided by the state. But...
