Sexual Harassment Hotline Law Takes Effect in New York State

Posted by jhellert on 08/11/2022 12:00 am  /   Phillips Lytle Monthly Updates

As part of New York State’s ongoing effort to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, on March 16, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to the New York State Human Rights Law requiring that the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) establish a confidential statewide toll-free hotline to provide free advice to employees about workplace sexual harassment issues.  The law took effect on July 14, 2022.  On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, Governor Hochul announced the new hotline number: 1-800-HARASS-3 (1-800-427-2773). 

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