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News | 11.02.15

CLIENT ALERT: Governor Cuomo Signs New Legislation to Expand Women’s Equality in the Workplace

November 2, 2015 – Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law several pieces of legislation, collectively referred to as the Women's Equality Agenda (“WEA”). The WEA will have a significant impact on New York employers, as the legislation addresses several work-related issues including pay equity disclosures amongst employees, expansive sexual harassment protections, employment discrimination based on familial status and accommodations for pregnancy-related medical conditions. As the WEA goes into effect on January 19, 2016, New York employers must update their policy manuals and HR procedures over the next two months to account for the changes in the law. The attached Client Alert examines the details of the WEA legislation.

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