NY A00562

Department of Labor must create a model sexual harassment prevention policy statement defining prohibited conduct, employee rights, complaint resolution channels, and consequences for violators and supervisors who allow harassment to continue.

Department of Labor must develop a model training program covering federal and state sexual harassment law, available remedies, and supervisor-specific training for managers and supervisors.

Expands unlawful discriminatory practices under Executive Law to include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or sexual or sex-based conduct affecting employment terms or creating a hostile work environment.

Establishes that liability for sex-based harassment attaches when conduct is motivated in whole or in part by the person's sex, regardless of severity or pervasiveness, with an affirmative defense limited to petty slights and trivial annoyances.

Requires the Department of State to notify entities filing with the state of sexual harassment laws and the availability of Department of Labor model policies and training resources.