Bill

A 368

Relates to requiring employers to obtain an acknowledgement of receipt from employees of their sexual harassment prevention policy and sexual harassment prevention training program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeffrey Dinowitz and 1 co-sponsor

Requires employers to obtain an acknowledgment from each employee that they received and reviewed the sexual harassment policy and completed the training, ensuring documentation.

REFERRED TO LABOR

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Bill Summary · A 368

Summary of Assembly Bill A 368

Overview

Bill A 368 would require employers to obtain an acknowledgment of receipt from employees confirming they have received and reviewed the employer’s sexual harassment prevention policy and the sexual harassment prevention training program. The bill is currently in the Assembly’s Labor Committee.

What the bill would do (key provisions)

Mandate: Employers must obtain an acknowledgment of receipt from each employee regarding:
- The employer’s sexual harassment prevention policy.
- The employer’s sexual harassment prevention training program.
Purpose: The core aim is to ensure employees are aware of the policy and have completed the required training, with documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Note: The summary available does not specify procedural details such as:
- The form or method of the acknowledgment (written, electronic, etc.)
- Retention requirements for the acknowledgments
- Timeframes for when acknowledgments must be obtained
- Any penalties or enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance
- Scope (e.g., applicability to all employers or only certain sizes or sectors)

Who would be affected

Primary: Employers subject to sexual harassment policy and training requirements.
Employees: Recipients of the policy and training who would be required to acknowledge receipt.

Legislative status and process

Introduced: January 8, 2025
Current status: REFERRED TO LABOR (two entries on the same date indicate the same action)
Next steps: If advanced, the bill would move through hearings and potential amendments in the Labor Committee before floor consideration.

Related legislation and context

Related bills from prior sessions include A 470, A 513, and A 7139, suggesting ongoing legislative interest in strengthening documentation and acknowledgment requirements related to sexual harassment prevention policies and training.

Potential impact and considerations

Likely benefits: Improved awareness and documentation of employees’ receipt of policies and training, potentially strengthening enforcement and accountability.
Possible burdens: Administrative workload for employers to collect and retain acknowledgments; need for clear procedures to avoid compliance confusion.
Unresolved questions: Specifics on acknowledgment format, retention periods, enforcement, and any phased timelines.

For stakeholders seeking more detail, monitoring the bill’s progress in the Assembly Labor Committee will be important, as well as any amendments that clarify compliance requirements and potential penalties.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.