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Top lawmakers and the governor are reacting to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s resignation following reports of sexual assault allegations published in The New Yorker on Monday. Schneiderman announced his resignation last night and will leave his office effective at the close of business today. “The New Yorker has published an […]
Calling it a victory for sexual harassment victims, and a defining moment for New York, Sen. Catharine Young, R– Olean, is praising new protections included in 2018-2019 state budget to combat the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace. The framework of the new law adheres closely to legislation that […]
In the wake of the flood of sexual harassment accusations against powerful men in politics, entertainment and media, Assemblywoman Sandy Galef is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to immediately convene a task force charged with reviewing existing policies and making recommendations for a uniform standard to handle claims and investigations […]
Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal announced she is introducing new legislation that would end tax incentives for New York-based companies with a track record of sexual harassment. The new legislation, still in the drafting phase, would mean that New York would not allow those companies to receive city or state tax credits […]