New York State Issues Draft Anti-Sexual Harassment Training

Executive Summary: Earlier this year, in response to the #MeToo movement, New York State passed several new laws aimed at expanding employee awareness of sexual harassment. (FordHarrison previously reported the updates to the State law in our April 27, 2018 Legal Alert). Among the new requirements placed on employers is mandatory annual anti-sexual harassment training and an anti-sexual harassment policy, which must be implemented by October 9, 2018. As the summer draws to a close, the State has issued a draft model policy, draft model training, and minimum standards for the creation of an employer's own policy and training, if they choose not to adopt the models. A public comment period runs through September 12, 2018.