New York Sexual Harassment Law Deadline Has Employers in a Hurry

Some employers in New York may have to sprint to meet the Oct. 9 deadline to adopt sexual harassment prevention policies and provide them to workers.

The state moved forward quickly, passing legislation in April, opening up public comment in August on draft documents, and issuing its finalized guidance, model policy, and model complaint form Oct. 1. That timing could make it difficult or even impossible for some companies to comply with the new requirements by the deadline, according to employment lawyers who advise management.

“I believe many employers will not be able to do that because the policy ...