New Requirements for Sexual Harassment Prevention in New York

Beginning on Oct. 9, 2018, New York State is implementing new laws to protect organizations across all industries against sexual harassment. With these new laws, employers are required to have a sexual harassment prevention policy in place that reflects the new updates and provide training to all employees.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy Requirements

New mandates being released in October require employers to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy that clearly prohibits sexual harassment with examples of prohibited behavior, informs employees of their rights, and includes a complaint form. This new policy will apply to all employees, contractors, and employers in New York.

TargetSolutions Credential

TargetSolutions' New York sexual harassment prevention credential features training for both employees and supervisors. The two courses, Sexual Harassment Awareness and Sexual Harassment Awareness for Supervisors, explain sexual harassment, offer examples, and cover supervisor responsibilities in interactive, web-based lessons.

The credential also provides the example templates of a sexual harassment prevention policy and complaint form from the New York State website. Additionally, employers can not only ensure personnel receive the policy with e-signatures, but also check for comprehension with a customizable quiz.

• Be interactive: TargetSolutions' training courses, Sexual Harassment Awareness and Sexual Harassment Awareness for Supervisors, are web-based courses with thought-provoking quizzes and immersive material.
• Include an explanation of sexual harassment consistent with guidance issued by the Department of Labor: TargetSolutions' courses provide in-depth explanations of sexual harassment.
• Include examples of conduct that would constitute unlawful sexual harassment: TargetSolutions' courses discuss examples of behavior that are considered sexual harassment.
• Include information concerning the federal and state statutory provisions: The credentials highlight federal and state statutory provisions for sexual harassment and available remedies for victims by allowing agencies to deliver their own policies and adding policy templates developed by the state of New York.
• Include information concerning employee's rights of redress and all available forums for adjudicating complaints: Template policies and complaint forms from the New York State website can be delivered through the TargetSolutions credentials. Please seek guidance on specific information required in policies.
• Include information addressing conduct by supervisors: TargetSolutions' course, Sexual Harassment Awareness for Supervisors, provides supervisor-specific training regarding conduct and additional responsibilities around sexual harassment