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NYC Releases Anti-Harassment Training Video

By Amanda Van Hoose Garofalo and Amy J. Traub on April 16, 2019 Posted in Harassment, New York

As discussed in our New York Quarterly Newsletters, employers in New York City who have 15 or more employees (inclusive of independent contractors) are required to provide anti-sexual harassment training on or before December 31, 2019 to all employees who work in New York City (this includes employees who only work part time in New … Continue Reading

New York State (Finally) Passes Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act

By Saima Sheikh on January 23, 2019 Posted in Discrimination, New York

Last week, following 16 years of discussion and debate, the New York state legislature finally passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA). The act would amend the state New York Human Rights Law to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression in housing, employment and public accommodations. The act defines gender identity … Continue Reading