New York Lifts Barrier for Bringing Sexual Harassment Claims (1)

It will now be easier for employees in New York to bring workplace sexual harassment claims to court, under legislation signed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.

The legislation (A.8421/S.6577), signed into law Aug. 12, lifts the legal barrier that the conduct has to be “severe or pervasive” for it to be challenged in court and extends the statute of limitations for claims filed from one to three years.

Effective immediately, it also mandates that all nondisclosure agreements allow employees to file harassment or discrimination complaints with a state or local agency, and testify or participate in a ...