ALERT: New York Workplace Sexual Harassment Legislation
There's no doubt about it - The #MeToo movement has turned the way we look at workplace sexual harassment on its head. Businesses all over the country have taken a hard look at how they can prevent harassment within their organizations, but for the state of New York, they're taking it to the state law level. This past April, New York passed legislation to help prevent workplace sexual harassment and give additional protections to employees taking legal action against their employers. For many of you running your businesses outside of New York, these rules may not apply, but don't ignore them - these regulations are guide posts to new best practices in preventing workplace sexual harassment, and it may only be a matter of time before similar legislation is put in place in your state. We've summed up the most important policies now effecting New York businesses. Mandatory Annual…read more...