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February 11, 2020

2020 New York State Sexual Harassment Prevention Update: New Rules Mean Big Changes for Employers

Michael Sciotti, partner, will present “2020 New York State Sexual Harassment Prevention Update: New Rules Mean Big Changes For Employers” for the Mohawk Valley Society for Human Resource Management on Tuesday, February 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in New York Mills.

Topics will include:

  • New York State’s New Harassment Standard
  • Elimination of the Faragher-Ellerth Defense
  • Employer Coverage Threshold Elimination Under the NYS Human Rights Law
  • Enhanced Damages for Employees
  • Broader Liability Regarding Employee Harassment Against Third Parties
  • Enhanced Training Requirements
  • New Settlement Requirements
  • Time Extension for Employees to File Claims With the NYS Division of Human Rights
  • Fines and Penalties Under the NYS Human Rights Law
  • Best Discipline Practices
  • NYS Standards for Sexual Harassment Claims Investigations

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