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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Newsday: Investigation leads to ‘largest bust of illegal dumping’
Newsday: Investigation leads to ‘largest bust of illegal dumping’
According to Newsday, the dumping has been going on for a while at a vacant lot right next to Brentwood North Middle School.
According to Newsday, the dumping has been going on for a while at a vacant lot right next to Brentwood North Middle School.
Man accused of DWI, injuring cop to possibly face upgraded charges
Man accused of DWI, injuring cop to possibly face upgraded charges
Police say Keith Dillon had a blood alcohol level more than two times the legal limit when he slammed into an unmarked patrol car.
Police say Keith Dillon had a blood alcohol level more than two times the legal limit when he slammed into an unmarked patrol car.
Police: East Northport man dies in upstate off-road vehicle crash
Police: East Northport man dies in upstate off-road vehicle crash
Police say Jeff Kuhn was a passenger in the vehicle when it suddenly swerved off the road and hit a tree in Durham.
Police say Jeff Kuhn was a passenger in the vehicle when it suddenly swerved off the road and hit a tree in Durham.
Addicted on LI: The Youngest Victims – Grandparents find support
Addicted on LI: The Youngest Victims – Grandparents find support
Some grandparents on Long Island who are legally raising their grandchildren while their own children are struggling with addiction are finding out that they are not alone.
Some grandparents on Long Island who are legally raising their grandchildren while their own children are struggling with addiction are finding out that they are not alone.
Some grandparents on Long Island who are legally raising their grandchildren while their own children are struggling with addiction are finding out that they are not alone.
Some grandparents on Long Island who are legally raising their grandchildren while their own children are struggling with addiction are finding out that they are not alone.
Bill Joel to play record-setting 100th show at Madison Square Garden
Bill Joel to play record-setting 100th show at Madison Square Garden
To commemorate the Piano Man's record-setting show, Gov. Cuomo and Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan will unveil a permanent tribute to the Hicksville native.
To commemorate the Piano Man's record-setting show, Gov. Cuomo and Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan will unveil a permanent tribute to the Hicksville native.
What's Cooking: Sterling Silver Tomahawk Chop Steak
What's Cooking: Sterling Silver Tomahawk Chop Steak
Chef Rob, of Uncle Giuseppe's, adds a little clarified butter, fresh herbs, some olive oil and, of course, salt and pepper, to season the steak. Add some roasted potatoes and sauteed broccoli rabe and some white wine to complete your perfect summer meal.
Chef Rob, of Uncle Giuseppe's, adds a little clarified butter, fresh herbs, some olive oil and, of course, salt and pepper, to season the steak. Add some roasted potatoes and sauteed broccoli rabe and some white wine to complete your perfect summer meal.
Chef Rob, of Uncle Giuseppe's, adds a little clarified butter, fresh herbs, some olive oil and, of course, salt and pepper, to season the steak. Add some roasted potatoes and sauteed broccoli rabe and some white wine to complete your perfect summer meal.
Police: Girl reported missing in Hempstead
Police: Girl reported missing in Hempstead
According to police, Ninssy Vasquez, 11, was last seen on Tuesday around 7 p.m. leaving her home on Henry Street. It is not known where she was going.
According to police, Ninssy Vasquez, 11, was last seen on Tuesday around 7 p.m. leaving her home on Henry Street. It is not known where she was going.
Hometown Showdown: Freeport
Hometown Showdown: Freeport
Freeport is the third winner of the LI Summer Hometown Showdown series! News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen visited some Freeport spots that the locals love!
News 12 Long Island viewers have spoken! Freeport is the third winner of the LI Summer Hometown Showdown series!
News 12 Long Island viewers have spoken! Freeport is the third winner of the LI Summer Hometown Showdown series!
Poll: National Sour Candy Day
Poll: National Sour Candy Day
Happy National Sour Candy Day! What's your favorite brand of sour candy?
Happy National Sour Candy Day! What's your favorite brand of sour candy?
Happy National Sour Candy Day! What's your favorite brand of sour candy?
Proposed law would limit samples at wineries
Proposed law would limit samples at wineries
Wineries on the East End may have to lighten up on their samples if a proposed state law is approved.
Wineries on the East End may have to lighten up on their samples if a proposed state law is approved.
Wineries on the East End may have to lighten up on their samples if a proposed state law is approved.
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Just Married on Long Island
Just Married on Long Island
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
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Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
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.
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Franklin, a 4-month-old neutered male, was rescued off the streets of Puerto Rico. Franklin is great with all!
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.
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island Fishing Photos
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
On June 29, Opa On the Go stopped by to make some delicious Greek cuisine.
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Insta Island
Insta Island
News 12 at the Long Island Duck.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
Photos: #LISummerShots
Photos: #LISummerShots
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Things To Do
Things To Do
