A Nation-Leading Anti-Sexual Harassment Agenda Updated Policy
New York State was one of the first states in the nation to pass groundbreaking and comprehensive legislation in 2018 aimed at preventing sexual harassment and gender discrimination at work. Included in that legislation was the requirement to review and update the state's model policy and training every four years.
In 2022, a new nation-leading sexual harassment prevention policy was crafted by the New York State Department of Labor, in consultation with the New York State Division of Human Rights, through an in-person hearing as well as online feedback from workers, employers, and other stakeholders across New York State.
The updates include a new sexual harassment prevention policy and sexual harassment prevention training with guidelines for employers and employees as well as an interactive video and answer sheet to assist training.
Protecting Against Sexual Harassment
For Employers
Learn more about the model sexual harassment policy and what you need to know as an employer.
For Workers
Know your rights and where you can get help.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for workers, employers and the new laws to combat sexual harassment in the workplace.
Sexual Harassment Policy Public Hearing
Watch New York State's in-person public hearing, which was held on September 15, 2022, to hear feedback regarding the State's Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy.
