The #MeToo movement has helped raise awareness of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. In an effort to eradicate the problem and assist victims, New York State has:

• Mandated that employers conduct annual sexual harassment prevention training.
• Resurrected time-barred sexual misconduct claims through the Child Victims Act and Adult Survivors Act.
• Dropped a requirement that plaintiffs in sexual harassment lawsuits prove that conduct was severe and pervasive.
• Created a sexual harassment victim hotline.

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