How long do you have to work in New York to be trained for sexual harassment?

Any employees who work or will work in New York City for more than 80 hours in a calendar year AND for at least 90 days must be trained, regardless of whether the employer is based in New York City.

How to report sexual harassment in New York City?

Failure to provide an annual sexual harassment prevention training is a violation of the New York City Human Rights Law. Employees can file a complaint by calling 311 or the Commission’s Infoline at (212) 416-0197.

Is there a stop sexual harassment in NYC Act?

All New Yorkers are entitled to a safe, respectful workplace, and the ‘Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act’ sends a strong message to public and private employers that there is no place for sexual harassment in our city.

When is an employer liable for sexual harassment?

Upon hire, employers are liable for sexual harassment by new employees. Employers are required to train employees who will work more than 80 hours in a calendar year and will work for at least 90 days. Employees may use the Commission’s free online training.

Any employees who work or will work in New York City for more than 80 hours in a calendar year AND for at least 90 days must be trained, regardless of whether the employer is based in New York City.

What is unlawful harassment in New York State?

Unlawful harassment is offensive conduct that you must put up with as a condition of working in a particular workplace. It also includes offensive conduct that is so intolerable or pervasive that reasonable people would conclude your workplace is intimidating, hostile or abusive. The New York State…

Can a contractor be an employee for sexual harassment?

Yes. Independent contractors – regardless of the number of days or hours they work – are considered employees for the purposes of determining whether an employer is obligated to provide the annual sexual harassment training. 6. How are employees counted towards the 15-employee minimum?