NY A01253

Requires all employers in New York to annually report to the Division of Human Rights the total number of settlements reached with employees and non-employees involving sex discrimination claims, including verbal and physical sexual harassment, in anonymized, aggregated form

Defines reportable settlements broadly to include any agreement conferring value to a claimant in exchange for not pursuing a claim, as well as internal mediations or workplace resolutions

Prohibits retaliation against individuals who inquire about, complain about, or report an employer's non-compliance with the reporting requirements

Requires the Division of Human Rights to submit an annual report by April 1st to the governor and legislature, including the number of settlements reported, charges filed, actions taken, and data categorized by employer industry using NAICS codes

Preserves employees' rights to enter confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements while clarifying such agreements cannot be used to avoid reporting requirements or prevent cooperation with law enforcement investigations