New York City Poster Requirement – Stop Sexual Harassment Act

On May 9, 2018, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law the “Stop Sexual Harassment in New York City Act,” a comprehensive legislative package aimed at addressing and preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. Under the new legislation, employers with 15 or more employees are required to conduct annual anti-sexual harassment training for all employees. One provision of the Act requires all employers in New York City to display the new Stop Sexual Harassment Act Poster.

The Stop Sexual harassment Act Poster includes:

• an explanation of sexual harassment as a form of unlawful discrimination;
• a statement that sexual harassment is also a form of unlawful discrimination under state and federal law;
• a description of sexual harassment;
• the complaint process available through, and directions on how to contact, the state division of human rights, the New York City Commission on Human Rights, and the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; and
• prohibition against retaliation.