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Proposed New Jersey Bill Would Lower Harassment Standard and Mandate Anti-Harassment Policy and Training

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Seyfarth Synopsis: A pending bill in New Jersey’s legislature would significantly lower the standard for establishing harassment claims and require employers to implement anti-harassment training and policies and report...more

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Chicago Employers Must Complete New Sexual Harassment Trainings by July 1

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As previously outlined in our Illinois employment law roundup, the deadline is fast approaching for completion of Chicago’s additional sexual harassment and bystander training requirements. The new law requires employers to...more

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Harassment Outside the Workplace: Can it Lead to Employer Liability?

While employers cannot police all employee conduct outside the workplace, employee interactions outside of work can – and do – impact the work environment. Indeed, under certain circumstances, inappropriate conduct by an...more

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New Chicago Ordinance on Sexual Harassment Takes Effect

The new Chicago Ordinance on sexual harassment, effective July 1, 2022, requires that an employer maintaining a business facility within the geographic boundaries of Chicago must have a written policy—including a...more

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Chicago’s New Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements Take Effect July 1

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The Chicago City Council has passed an ordinance adding significant sexual harassment prevention requirements for employers, including new employer policy, notice, and training obligations; expanded recordkeeping...more

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It's Not Too Late to Comply with Illinois' Sexual Harassment Training Requirements

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As of January 1, 2020, all Illinois employers are required to provide sexual harassment training to all employees on an annual basis. The initial deadline for compliance is December 31, 2020. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic,...more

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California’s Deadline is Fast Approaching: Employers Must Complete Harassment Prevention Training for English and Spanish-Speaking...

Since 2005, California employers with 50 or more employees were required to provide at least 2 hours of sexual harassment training every 2 years to each supervisory employee, and to new supervisory employees within 6 months...more

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Montgomery County, MD Lowers Standard for Proving Harassment in the Workplace

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On October 6, 2020, the County Council for Montgomery County, Maryland unanimously voted to significantly revise its Human Rights Law as it relates to harassment in the workplace. The Bill was signed into law on October 16,...more

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Washington Resorts Pay $570,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Federal Agency Again Obtains Relief for Female Employees Harassed by Owner - SEATTLE - Two resorts near the Columbia River in Carson, Wash., have agreed to pay $570,000 and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment...more

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Are You in Compliance With the Training and Notice Requirements Imposed by the Time’s Up Act?

Last June, Governor Lamont signed into law the “Time’s Up Act” (P.A. 19-16), which significantly expanded sexual harassment training and notice requirements for employers in Connecticut.  See our previous blog posts – here...more

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Legislative Highlights for Oregon Employers in 2020

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Oregon’s active 2019 legislative session has prompted the need for several policy and handbook updates for employers doing business in Oregon.  This Insight provides an overview of the most notable recent employment law...more

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Illinois Department of Human Rights Issues Guidance on Anti-Harassment Training

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In 2019, the Illinois General Assembly enacted, and Governor Pritzker signed into law, P.A. 101-0221, containing sweeping new measures to combat workplace harassment....more

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Eagerly Anticipated Guidance on Illinois’ Sexual Harassment Prevention and Training Requirements Released

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The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IHDR) has answered the call for clarity and provided guidance on the sexual harassment prevention measures necessitated by Public Act 101-0221 (commonly referred to as the Workplace...more

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New York City Amends Human Rights Law to Extend Protections to Freelancers and Independent Contractors

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In recent years both New York State and New York City have actively amended their anti-discrimination laws to expand worker protections.  For example, both the state and city have passed laws requiring most employers to...more

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Employment Law Developments Impacting Fund Managers: Workplace Challenges in the #MeToo Era and Beyond

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2019 has been a busy year for developments in workplace law. With the current administration in Washington taking a very passive stance on regulation of employers, States and Cities have led the charge to expand workers'...more

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Governor Cuomo Signs Landmark Legislation Impacting Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Laws

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As expected, Governor Cuomo signed another landmark piece of legislation amending New York’s anti-discrimination and sexual harassment laws. Not only does the law significantly expand the protections...more

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A Sweeping Overhaul: An Employer’s Guide to the Latest Expansion of New York State’s Discrimination Laws

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After enacting progressive sexual harassment laws just last year, New York State (NYS) lawmakers have once again strengthened employee protections in the workplace. Governor Cuomo signed Assembly Bill No. 8421 into law on...more

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New York State Expands Its Discrimination and Harassment Protections as its October 9 Training Deadline Approaches | Publications

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In its latest development, the New York State Legislature expanded its signature legislation addressing sexual harassment training and prevention and passed a new bill this year that provides greater protections under the New...more

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Connecticut Passes Legislation Enhancing Employer’s Obligations Regarding Sexual Harassment Training and Notification to Employees

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Connecticut has joined the growing number of states passing or enhancing laws aimed to deter sexual harassment in the workplace. On June 18, 2019, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law a bill entitled “An Act...more

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A Summary of the Latest Changes to the New York State Human Rights Law

Just before the end of its session, the New York Legislature expanded protections against discrimination and harassment under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL). The Governor still has to sign the new bill into law,...more

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City Protections Expand While State Law Plays Catch-Up: New Employee Protections for Gender Identity and Expression and Sexual and...

New York legislators have hit the ground running in 2019, enacting new legislation expanding employee protections at both state and city levels. ...more

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2019 California Employment Legislation Update

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The new year brings significant changes to California's employment laws, many of which increase protection for victims of harassment while restricting the use of nondisclosure agreements. It remains to be seen whether new...more

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New York Employment Law Outlook 2019

After a multitude of new employment laws were introduced in 2018, the new year is already shaping up to be another one of significant change at state and local levels. During 2018, a slew of New York state and local...more

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New Year, New Laws: Further Guidance on Complying With New York’s Anti–Sexual Harassment Laws

As we previously reported, New York State and New York City has passed sweeping laws aimed at combating sexual harassment in the workplace last year. While many requirements of these laws already went into effect in 2018, the...more

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“Charting” a Course for the New Year: A Summary of California’s Expanded Employer Training Duties

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Happy New Year! As we turn the calendar to 2019, employers across the country are taking stock of recently-enacted workplace regulations on a wide variety of topics....more

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