Update on the New York State Anti-Harassment Law—Guidance Issued, but It’s Not Final
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As discussed in our prior blog post, New York State passed anti-sexual harassment legislation earlier this year, which, in part, requires that New York employers adopt a sexual harassment policy and conduct training. On August 23, 2018, the Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo released the following draft documents relating to these requirements:
- The Model Sexual Harassment Policy
- Minimum Standards for Sexual Harassment Policy
- Model Sexual Harassment Complaint Form
- Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- Minimum Standards for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- Combating Sexual Harassment: Frequently Asked Questions
Mandatory Sexual Harassment Policy
All policies must be in writing and in the language spoken by the company’s employees. Employers have the option of adopting the Model Sexual Harassment Policy or creating their own policy that meets or exceeds the minimum standards.
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