Posts by Katie Abraham

On Friday, August 9, 2019, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into Illinois law SB-75, the Workplace Transparency Act (WTA). Some industry-specific changes took effect immediately (i.e., in restaurants, casinos, bars, and hotels), while some broader changes will begin January 1, 2020. It amended the Illinois Human Rights Act and was designed to prevent harassment and discrimination…

Mandatory training is essential in order to meet the requirements of the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act, signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio in May 2018. This comprehensive legislative package addresses and prevents sexual harassment in the workplace, protecting employees regardless of the size of their employer. Companies with 15 or more employees are…

Sexual harassment is defined as the making of inappropriate, unwelcome sexual remarks or advances. It can occur in many different social situations, including the workplace. Unfortunately, sexual harassment might go unchecked, as individuals may have difficulty determining whether their own behavior or a coworker’s behavior is considered harassment. This can create a hostile work environment,…

In light of the Me Too movement, California has passed dozens of bills imposing strict regulations combating sexual harassment in the workplace. This year lawmakers in California passed two updates to existing mandatory sexual harassment training laws. One of these laws involves a mandate requiring California businesses (with 5 or more employees) to provide sexual…

Legislators in New York have passed several initiatives to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. Recently, the state’s Senate passed a budget bill to strengthen and reform sexual harassment laws—including requirements for employers to provide sexual harassment training in New York to all employees. Here is a guide to help you understand what the requirements are and…

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act into law on May 9, 2018. This act amended the New York City Human Rights Law to ensure that employers provided more information on sexual harassment and victims held more rights. The result is that employers may need to adjust…