Sentences with phrase «for harassment policies»

While Cuomo and the Senate Republicans want uniform harassment policies in state and local government, the Assembly proposal would mandate minimum standards for harassment policies for public and private employers and broaden the types of workers who would be protected under the state's anti-harassment laws.

Not exact matches

But in the wake of the #MeToo movement and sexual harassment allegations that have come to light across multiple industries over the past several months, it's on every company to assess whether their HR policies in this arena make it possible for everyone to feel safe at work.

CNBC's North American CFO survey reveals sexual harassment policies for most major corps are already in place to avoid a #MeToo backlash.

For example, Facebook FB, -1.16 % revealed its sexual harassment policy in December, while Microsoft MSFT, +0.60 % reviewed and updated its policies because of the attention on the topic.

The video was removed later on Wednesday, replaced with a message stating, «This video has been removed for violating YouTube's policy on harassment and bullying.»

After reporters pointed it out, YouTube removed the video for violating its policy against harassment, which was updated last year to include «hoax videos that target the victims» of breaking news tragedies.

The government has a zero - tolerance policy on harassment, Joly said, adding she hopes introducing financial repercussions for any arts or cultural employer who violates the policy will help combat sexual misconduct in the artistic sector.

Each employee should acknowledge in writing that he or she has reviewed and understands the sexual harassment policy, which is identical for everyone, regardless of title, length of employment or salary.

Policies that explain this in distinct and unambiguous language provide additional defenses for an employer if they are the target of a harassment or discrimination lawsuit.

Issues arising under the Rainforest Alliance's equal employment opportunity policy, including the policy against harassment, employee benefit policies and issues generally handled by individuals responsible for the Rainforest Alliance's personnel practices and procedures are not covered by this policy.

A spokeswoman for the Senate Republicans told The New York Times the harassment policy makes clear that inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated.

At the same time, the proposals would create a uniform structure for state government harassment policy.

«These men will decide whether taxpayers must continue to pay for sexual harassment settlements, whether confidential settlements are banned, and what a new sexual harassment policy will look like.

«Rather, the Assembly process at issue here (including the appeal) is governed by the Assembly Sexual Harassment Policy, which contains no provision for — or even any suggestion of — a full evidentiary hearing with open discovery and full cross-examination rights, either at the Ethics Committee level or in the context of an appeal,» Levine wrote.

«The Assembly has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to sexual harassment and we are committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace for all our employees,» said Silver.

Lawmakers were still negotiating changes to sexual harassment policies for state government, but sticking points arose Monday over defining and prohibiting gender discrimination.

Albany has had its own sexual harassment cases in recent years and some lawmakers, including Assemblywoman Sandra Galef, want a uniform policy for handling allegations.

Klein may have violated the Senate sex harassment policy when he said he heard a «rumor» that he forcibly kissed a staffer in 2015, but did not refer the matter to anyone for investigation.

Though the Senate Republicans have repeatedly insisted they would not accept any of the new taxes and / or fees proposed by the governor in the state budget, the final deal is likely to include a tax on opioid manufacturers, surcharges on taxi and Uber rides in Manhattan and also a new, uniform sexual harassment policy for government workers.

The Assembly, Senate and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have proposed reforms to how the state handles sexual harassment cases, which include measures ranging from bans on confidential settlements as well as money for the Joint Commission on Public Ethics to review allegations and a goal of creating a uniform policy for handling cases.

The Assembly's sexual harassment policy was developed in the wake of the late Vito Lopez's scandal, in which the Brooklyn lawmaker was found to have harassed and assaulted women who worked for the Legislature.

Cuomo wants a unified policy for sexual harassment in state government that bans taxpayer - funded and confidential settlements but includes protections for victim privacy.

But top Democrats in the House of Representatives said Thursday they'll be back next year to press for an increase in the minimum wage, new protections for victims of sexual harassment and other liberal policy priorities.

Public radio reporter Karen DeWitt (who is employed by WXXI News) asked the Democratic governor whether he was considering new policies in light of the national attention on sexual misconduct, as well as the recent resignation of a state economic development official who was under investigation for harassment.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders are negotiating a new anti-sexual harassment policy for state and local government officials as part of the state budget.

It addresses changes to the federal tax code, education, sexual harassment policies, and increased funding for The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Molinaro also spoke up for Stewart - Cousins, even though she is from the opposing party, saying it was «inexcusable» that a «talented capable woman in leadership» was left out of the talks, which included devising a new statewide policy against sexual harassment.

The measure mirrors Gov. Cuomo's plan to create an investigative unit solely for sexual harassment complaints within the Joint Commission on Public Ethics and creates one policy for all state and local government entities, including the legislature.

Cuomo said a sexual harassment policy is still being hashed out, and a surcharge on ride - hailing services in Manhattan south of 96th Street is also likely to be included to help pay for repairs to the subway system.

There was broad support for the sexual harassment policy, which will apply to all government officials and also provides new standards for the private sector.

Newly elected Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie this week vowed to enact a «zero - tolerance» policy for sexual harassment cases, which in the last several years engulfed three state lawmakers no longer in the Assembly.

He will be joined by President Martha Pollack, Senator Gillibrand, and others for a panel discussion, «Sexual Harassment at Work: Policy, Practice, and Law» March 19th from 2:30 to 4 pm at the Statler Auditorium.

Most recently, she served as Legislative Director for Council Member Rosie Mendez, where she was tasked with helping shape legislation and policy to address homelessness, improve health, regulate the recent spate of new construction, take on landlord harassment, and save taxpayer dollars by improving inefficiencies within city agencies.

Staffers now attend mandatory sexual harassment training, and the employee intranet includes a section for gender - transition policies and guidelines.

The 18 Democrats who represent New York in the House of Representatives endorsed on Wednesday Gov. Andrew Cuomo's agenda for women, a package of proposed legislation and policies that include reforms to sexual harassment laws and guidelines.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday released a package of measures designed to curtail sexual harassment in the workplace that include a uniform policy for state government employees, a ban on taxpayer funds for settlements related to sexual assault and harassment and require the disclosure from public and some private entities of harassment - related settlements.

TROY — A Democratic proposal for a bipartisan committee to update Rensselaer County's policies and procedures for dealing with sexual harassment never made it out of committee as the Republican majority refused to pass it on to the full County Legislature for consideration.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WBEN / AP)-- New York lawmakers inched closer to a deal on a new state budget Thursday that includes a tax on opioid manufacturers, surcharges on taxi and Uber rides in Manhattan and a new, uniform sexual harassment policy for government workers.

But according to the Senate sexual harassment policy, «all employees, supervisors, department heads and appointing authorities are responsible for ensuring a harassment - free workplace, and ensuring that employees are aware of this policy on harassment.»

ALBANY — Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein may have violated the Senate sex harassment policy when he said he heard a «rumor» that he forcibly kissed a staffer in 2015, but did not refer the matter to anyone for investigation.

Cuomo says a compressive sexual harassment policy is still being hashed out, and a surcharge on ride hailing services in Manhattan south of 96th Street is also likely to be included to help pay for repairs to the subway system.

«Why should we settle for sexual harassment policies that are being discussed behind closed doors without a single woman present?»

A uniform policy on sexual harassment for all state and local governments, as well as contract labor and freelancers, but prohibits mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment claims in private businesses.

By keeping state operations spending growth at 2 percent, the budget hole is closer to $ 1.8 billion.As expected, the governor tucked into the budget non-monetary initiatives, such as new sexual harassment policies, the codification of abortion rights in state law and methods for New York to participate in «early voting,» all of which he touted in his Jan. 3 State of the State address.

The exchange, after an awards ceremony, turned tense when the governor told Karen DeWitt of New York State Public Radio that it was wrong to single out him or his administration's policies for responses to sexual harassment when allegations are also rocking the media, the arts and Congress.

«We will continue to push for stronger and better policies to end sexual harassment in New York State, and call on our elected officials to fix the broken process for handling complaints.»

Cuomo says he thinks «it's good thing» that women are coming forward, and says he will push for a uniform anti-sexual harassment policy in all branches of state government, as well as set up a private complaint reporting system for victims.

«At a time when millions of women are making their voices heard, why should we settle for sexual - harassment policies that are being discussed behind closed doors without a single woman present?»

The legislation requires bidders on state contracts to have workplace sexual harassment policies in place and to conduct annual training sessions for employees.

The women who sent the open letter Friday said that they would continue advocating for changes to the state's sexual harassment policies.