"DOJ Secures Settlement with NY Executive Chamber Over Cuomo Harassment Claims"
The Justice Department has reached a settlement agreement with the State of New York Executive Chamber to address claims of sexual harassment and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The agreement acknowledges reforms already implemented by Governor Kathy Hochul and outlines additional measures to prevent such misconduct in the future, including expanding the Human Resources Department, creating new reporting and investigation procedures, implementing anti-retaliation programs, and assessing the effectiveness of these reforms. The department's investigation found that the Executive Chamber under former Governor Andrew Cuomo subjected female employees to a sexually hostile work environment, tolerated the behavior, and retaliated against those who spoke out. This settlement is part of the Justice Department's initiative to combat sexual harassment in government workplaces.