Bill > A00641

This bill requires hotels and motels to provide comprehensive sexual harassment training to their employees, with several key provisions designed to protect workers and prevent workplace harassment. The training must cover federal, state, and local sexual harassment laws, provide information about remedies for victims, and include practical examples for preventing discrimination and retaliation. Employees must receive this training within two months of hiring and then every two years thereafter. Employers must certify their training compliance with the department annually and provide a "know your rights" brochure to employees in multiple languages, which workers must sign acknowledging receipt. Additionally, hotels and motels must post an employee bill of rights, create a confidential incident reporting system, and establish clear procedures for reporting sexual harassment. The bill imposes financial penalties for non-compliance, with fines of $500 for the first violation and $1,000 for subsequent violations. Importantly, the bill prohibits retaliation against employees who report training deficiencies or sexual harassment, and it applies to employees working 20 or more hours per week, excluding small family-owned establishments. The training is intended to set a minimum standard and does not prevent employers from providing more extensive harassment prevention education.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A641