EEOC Releases Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace Addressing Timely Topics

Written by Jeremy Mittman, Thea Rogers and Ricky Tai The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) has recently released its final workplace harassment enforcement guidance, the “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” (the “Guidance”). Employers should review their workplace anti-harassment policies and training in light of the recently issued Guidance, as well as the accompanying trio of companion documents (a key provisions summary, … Continue reading EEOC Releases Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace Addressing Timely Topics

New York City & State Implement Stronger Protections Against Workplace Harassment

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By Greg Hessinger

As states begin to focus heightened attention on sexual harassment in the workplace in the wake of the #MeToo movement, New York State (“NY State”) and New York City (“NYC”) have implemented stronger protections for employees against workplace harassment. The new requirements, which have been passed into law in NY State and NYC, will impact employers’ training, policies & procedures, and employment agreements for New York employees.

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