All employers must adopt and provide a sexual harassment prevention policy to all employees.

All In One Poster Company can streamline this process by providing a New York sexual harassment policy poster that features the State Model Policy. The New York State Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy is an official template that includes clear definitions of prohibited conduct, reporting procedures, training requirements, and more. To adopt the policies on these posters as their own, businesses can add their personal information into the black spaces throughout the poster. Displaying this poster in a common area not only helps meet legal obligations but also promotes a transparent and respectful workplace culture.

Whether you adopt the model policy as-is or modify it, it’s required that you have a written policy that’s easily accessible to your team. Below, you can find out how to adopt the State Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy, and what steps your business may need to take, whether or not you already have a policy in place.

If you want to adopt the State Model Policy:
• The State Model Policy contains fields for you to list your business name and the name/contact information for the individual(s) you have designated to receive sexual harassment complaints. Fill in those fields and apply whatever branding (e.g., logos, etc.) you like. You may choose to modify the policy to reflect the work of your organization and industry specific scenarios or best practices.
• Distribute the policy to all employees in writing or electronically. Employers are also encouraged to have employees acknowledge receipt of the policy, and to post a copy of the policy where employees can easily access it.

If you do NOT yet have a policy:
• Download the model policy, available online: www.ny.gov/combating-sexual-harassmentworkplace/employers#model-sexual-harassment-policy
• Customize the document by filling in the employer name, person or office designated to receive complaints and appropriate contact information, as highlighted throughout.
• You may choose to modify the policy to reflect the work of your organization and industry specific scenarios or best practices.
• Review the online FAQs, which outline numerous common questions that may arise: www.ny.gov/combating-sexual-harassment-workplace/combating-sexual-harassmentfrequently-asked-questions
• Distribute a copy of your finalized policy to all employees in writing. This may be done electronically, for example, by email. Employers are also encouraged to have employees acknowledge receipt of the policy, and to post a copy of the policy where employees can easily access it.
• You are also encouraged to provide the policy and training to anyone providing services in the workplace.