The Senate passed legislation to strengthen New York’s sexual harassment protections in the workplace. This suite of legislation ensures that all employees in both the private and public sectors are treated in a fair manner and have the needed resources available to seek accountability. If signed by the governor, this legislative package will enact a ban on “no rehire” clauses in settlement agreements, extends the statute of limitations on workplace harassment and discrimination claims, protects public and private employees under the Human Rights Law, provides protection from unlawful retaliation, creates a workplace sexual harassment hotline, and enacts the Let Survivors Speak Act.

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “It is the right of every New Yorker to be treated equally and respectfully in the workplace. As lawmakers, it is our responsibility to protect survivors of sexual assault and harassment and ensure that all employers in New York State foster a safe and respectful work environment for their employees. This legislation works to close loopholes, extend the statute of limitations, and ensure that sexual harassment policies are clear for all employees across the public and private sectors. I applaud today’s bill sponsors for their unrelenting advocacy on these issues.”

The legislation being passed by the Senate Democratic Majority includes:

• Let Survivors Speak Act: This legislation, Senate Bill S.738, sponsored by Senator Alessandra Biaggi, would...

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