Gillibrand calls for end to forced workplace harassment settlements
Posted: Updated:Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke in Melville Friday morning at a Long Island Association meeting about fighting sexual harassment in the workplace.
She's pushing her new bill that would prohibit companies and businesses from forcing employees to quietly settle issues of workplace sexual harassment.
Sen. Gillibrand says an estimated 60 million Americans are made to sign the "forced arbitration clause" as a condition of their employment. She says most times it is mixed in with the paperwork an employee signs when they get hired.
"When a company has a forced arbitration policy, it means that if a worker is sexually harassed or assaulted in the workplace, they're never allowed to go to court," says Gillibrand. "You cannot go to court, you cannot have a jury of your peers, you can't have that transparency and accountability."
Gillibrand says her bill has bipartisan support.
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Nassau police plan major crackdown on MS-13 following threats
Nassau police plan major crackdown on MS-13 following threats
This weekend Nassau police plan a major crackdown on MS-13.
This weekend Nassau police plan a major crackdown on MS-13.
Police give all-clear after MacArthur Airport bomb threat
Police give all-clear after MacArthur Airport bomb threat
Police pulled passengers from a Frontier Airlines flight at Long Island MacArthur Airport Friday due to a bomb threat.
Normal operations have resumed at MacArthur Airport this weekend following a bomb scare Friday.
Normal operations have resumed at MacArthur Airport this weekend following a bomb scare Friday.
2 Mastic men face judge for allegedly having gun, drugs in home
2 Mastic men face judge for allegedly having gun, drugs in home
Two Mastic men will face a judge today, accused of having illegal drugs and a loaded gun in their home.
Two Mastic men will face a judge today, accused of having illegal drugs and a loaded gun in their home.
Weekend Workout: Lower-body band moves and end-of-workout routines
Weekend Workout: Lower-body band moves and end-of-workout routines
Don't get lazy! Try some of these awesome workouts to keep that beach body all year long.
This week's workouts come from Barbara Brenseke at Train for the Game in Bellmore.
This week's workouts come from Barbara Brenseke at Train for the Game in Bellmore.
Long Beach could face 12 percent tax hike
Long Beach could face 12 percent tax hike
People living in the city of Long Beach are facing a double-digit tax hike, Newsday reports.
A proposed 12 percent tax hike in Long Beach could raise property taxes by about $60 or $70 a month, according to one official.
A proposed 12 percent tax hike in Long Beach could raise property taxes by about $60 or $70 a month, according to one official.
DA Sini: Port Jeff woman arrested after 4-year-old eats pot brownie
DA Sini: Port Jeff woman arrested after 4-year-old eats pot brownie
A Port Jefferson woman was arrested Thursday after police say an investigation led them to believe that her 4-year-old son consumed a marijuana-laden brownie.
A Port Jefferson woman was arrested Thursday after police say an investigation led them to believe that her 4-year-old son consumed a marijuana-laden brownie.
A Port Jefferson woman was arrested Thursday after police say an investigation led them to believe that her 4-year-old son consumed a marijuana-laden brownie.
Glen Cove FD seeks volunteers amid enrollment lull
Glen Cove FD seeks volunteers amid enrollment lull
Officials at the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department say enrollment is at an all-time low.
Officials at the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department say enrollment is at an all-time low.
Officials at the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department say enrollment is at an all-time low.
Sen. Schumer announces plan to decriminalize marijuana
Sen. Schumer announces plan to decriminalize marijuana
The top Senate Democrat says he now supports making pot legal under federal law.
The top Senate Democrat says he now supports making pot legal under federal law.
The top Senate Democrat says he now supports making pot legal under federal law.
Students walk out to mark 19 years since Columbine shooting
Students walk out to mark 19 years since Columbine shooting
It marks the 19th anniversary of the Columbine School massacre in Littleton, Colorado.
Students across the nation and on Long Island marked the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre with a walkout.
Students across the nation and on Long Island marked the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre with a walkout.
Barbara Bush remembered as 'first lady of the greatest generation'
Barbara Bush remembered as 'first lady of the greatest generation'
Her funeral Saturday was attended by four former U.S. presidents and hundreds of other people who filled the church with laughter as much as tears.
Her funeral Saturday was attended by four former U.S. presidents and hundreds of other people who filled the church with laughter as much as tears.
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Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Dog Day Fridays for April 20
Dog Day Fridays for April 20
Lizzy is a Retriever, Shepherd mix. She is only 2 years old and has all the makings of a great family dog. She appears to be good with children and other dogs.
Pet Peeves, an organization that donates and helps support shelters, and Last Hope Animal Rescue visited the News 12 Long Island studios with three adorable dogs this week.
Pet Peeves, an organization that donates and helps support shelters, and Last Hope Animal Rescue visited the News 12 Long Island studios with three adorable dogs this week.
Fire destroys businesses in Babylon Village
Fire destroys businesses in Babylon Village
Fire destroys businesses in Babylon Village
Fire officials believe the fire began at Empire Nutrition, which was slated to have its grand opening Thursday.
Fire officials believe the fire began at Empire Nutrition, which was slated to have its grand opening Thursday.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Photos: #LIPlanetPic
Photos: #LIPlanetPic
April 22 is Earth Day! Every year around the world, Earth Day organizers promote green campaigns to save the Earth.
April 22 is Earth Day! Every year around the world, Earth Day organizers promote green campaigns to save the Earth. News 12 Long Island wants to know what you're doing to help the planet!
April 22 is Earth Day! Every year around the world, Earth Day organizers promote green campaigns to save the Earth. News 12 Long Island wants to know what you're doing to help the planet!
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
LIT will perform as part of the Loudwire's Gen-X Summer on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Other performers include Buckcherry, POD and Alien Ant Farm.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Dog Day Fridays for April 13
Dog Day Fridays for April 13
Fendi was rescued through the shelter's community outreach program. She's great with dogs, kids, housebroken, outgoing and social. She is 2 years old and spayed.
Fendi was rescued through the shelter's community outreach program. She's great with dogs, kids, housebroken, outgoing and social. She is 2 years old and spayed.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
Guide: Long Island Public Golf Courses
Guide: Long Island Public Golf Courses
As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off. Nassau and Suffolk counties offer a wide variety of courses to practice your game at.
As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off. Nassau and Suffolk counties offer a wide variety of courses to practice your game at.
