As we previously reported in our client alerts dated
Sept. 4, 2018 and
Sept. 17, 2018, effective Oct. 9, 2018, New
York State employers are required to adopt and distribute a written
sexual harassment prevention policy and annually conduct
interactive sexual harassment prevention training. N.Y. Labor Law Section 201-g lists the specific
minimum standards that must be included in an employer's sexual
harassment prevention policy and training, and authorizes the
Department of Labor to consult with the Division of Human Rights to
create a model sexual harassment prevention policy and model sexual
harassment prevention training program.
Following the publication of those alerts, the state issued a
number of final guidance documents on Oct. 1, 2018. Such final
documents include a model policy, model training documents, a model complaint form, FAQs and additional guidance as referenced
below.
