Liran Messinger

Sep 26, 2023 | lexology.com | Eve I. Klein |Liran Messinger

On September 6, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill banning mandatory captive audience meetings, amending Section 201-d of the New York Labor Law. The law, which took effect immediately, prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend meetings or listen to communications that have the primary purpose of sharing the employers’ thoughts concerning religious or political matters. The law does not apply to supervisory or managerial employees.

Feb 14, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Emily Haigh |Liran Messinger

New York State’s Adult Survivors Act (ASA), which was enacted on November 24, 2022, amends the state’s statute of limitations for civil claims alleging certain sexual offenses—which may include any unwanted sexual contact in the workplace—committed against individuals age 18 or older.

Feb 13, 2023 | littler.com | Emily Haigh |Liran Messinger

New York has enacted some of the most stringent #MeToo-related laws in the country, including the Adult Survivor’s Act (ASA), which extends temporarily the statute of limitations for bringing claims involving sexual offenses. New York employers should therefore prepare to defend claims brought under the ASA, which could involve former employees and stale actions.