Employers in California and New York must now meet new sexual harassment training requirements to provide to all of their employees. Do you know how your company plans to comply? We hosted a webinar, led by me and Simone Francis, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins. There were a few recurring questions that came up during the session,…
In retrospect, we should have expected 2019 to be the year of sexual harassment prevention training. As the #MeToo movement swirled and grew, it became clear that something needed to be done about harassment in the workplace, and legislators got to work. In California, New York, and Delaware, employers will now need to train all…
The preamble to the NY State legislation aimed at preventing workplace sexual harassment indicates that the bill is comprehensive and multi-faceted. It enacts an approach “to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, ensure accountability, and combat the culture of silence that victims face.” It goes on to say, “this bill will help ensure that…
The new New York State and New York City laws on sexual harassment prevention are the broadest of their kind. Here are some of their unique aspects, and our thoughts on why they matter. Train Everyone New York State mandates sexual harassment prevention training for all New York employees. New York City goes so far as to…