URGENT: Add Sexual Harassment Hotline Info To Your Employee Handbooks

New York businesses are required to inform their employees about a new sexual harassment hotline, under a law that took effect in July. We urge all of you to add this information to your employee handbooks as soon as possible.The law​, which became effective on July 14, required the state Division of Human Rights to set up "a toll free confidential hotline to provide individuals with complaints of workplace sexual harassment counsel and assistance.​" ​Attorneys experienced in counseling individuals with sexual harassment complaints staff the hotline on a pro-bono basis. The law also requires the DHR to work with the state Labor Department ​​"to ensure that information on the…

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New NY Regulation Effective 05/07/2022 – Workplace Electronic Monitoring

By Paige McAllister, SPHR, SHRM-SCPVice President of Compliance, Affinity HR GroupPlease contact Paige McAllister at paige@affinityhrgroup.com if you have any questions or need assistance.​As of May 7, 2022, all employers in the state of New York must notify employees of certain workplace electronic monitoring. Employers must post a notice in a conspicuous place such as where federal and state employment law posters are kept. Employers must also provide this notice to new employees who are hired as of May 7, 2022 and have them sign to acknowledge receipt. This can be done in paper or electronic format. At this time, acknowledgements are not needed from current employees…

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