Proposed New York Bill Widens Definition of Workplace Harassment

Businessman embracing his pretty secretary at work, she looking at his hand

New York lawmakers are considering a stricter standard for workplace-harassment claims that they say would better protect employees from inappropriate behavior. A bill pending in the state legislature would eliminate the requirement that offensive conduct be “severe or pervasive” to qualify as sexual harassment. Its sponsors, Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas and state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, both… Continue reading Proposed New York Bill Widens Definition of Workplace Harassment