Tagged: New York

NEW YORK’S EXPANDED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION LAW: WHAT CHANGED IN 2022?

Sweeping amendments to New York’s whistleblower law took effect in 2022.  The law was amended to provide significantly greater protection from retaliation for individuals who raise concerns of employer wrongdoing.  The amended New York Labor Law § 740 is now one of the broadest and most powerful whistleblower laws in the U.S. How has New York’s whistleblower law changed? New...

What is Required of New York Employers Under the Recent Changes to the State and City Sexual Harassment Laws?

What is Required of New York Employers Under the Recent Changes to the State and City Sexual Harassment Laws?

As the #MeToo movement was changing the conversation around sexual harassment nationwide, both New York State and New York City passed laws aimed at changing the way New York employers handle sexual harassment in the workplace. The changes include mandatory sexual harassment training and policies, enhanced protections for employees and non-employees and additional reporting and certification requirements for City and...