Tag archives: antidiscrimination

US: Return to work considerations for New York employers during COVID-19 pandemic

By Nandini Rao (US) and Rachel Kurth (US) on June 12, 2020 Posted in North America, United States

Businesses with operations in New York State and, particularly, in New York City, face unique obstacles with respect to reopening their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 380,000 confirmed cases across the state, and over 200,000 confirmed cases in New York City, most New York residents have been affected by the virus in some … Continue reading

New York State issues final guidance on anti-sexual harassment law and delays mandatory annual training deadline

By David Gallai (US) and Rachel Kurth (US) on October 3, 2018 Posted in North America, United States

In September 2018, we reported on New York State’s issuance of draft guidance under the recently enacted New York State law aimed at preventing sexual harassment. New York State has now issued final guidance under this law. This includes final guidance regarding: The anti-sexual harassment policy that every New York State employer (regardless of size … Continue reading