New York Further Protects Against Human Trafficking

Hotels, inns, motels, motor courts or other transient lodging

Training Requirements:

All facilities must conduct paid training (in person or online) on the premises either as a stand-alone or part of an existing program for any employee that is likely to interact with or come into contact with guests. Current covered employees must receive this training by November 20, 2023, four months from the law’s July 20, 2023 effective date. After that, all new covered employees must receive the training within 60 days of their start date.

The State, with the Task Force, will make a list of approved programs that will cover, at a minimum, human trafficking, its nature, its definition, how to identify victims, and who to contact if a victim is identified.

Recordkeeping Requirements

Employers must maintain a record for each covered employee that shows they completed the training and keep the record on file during the individual’s employment and for one year following their termination.

Businesses required to provide training to employees to sell alcoholic beverages

Training Requirements

Covered employers must include a human trafficking awareness component as part of their Alcohol Training Awareness Programs (ATAP). Employers found to have violated the law may have their training certifications denied or revoked.

Airport, truck stop and other transportation businesses

Posting Requirements

Informational cards and signs on services for human trafficking victims, and the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888) must be posted in commercial service and general aviation airports, transit Authority and Port Authority airport and bus terminal public restrooms, and truck stops.

Adult entertainment establishments

Posting Requirements

All covered establishmentsthat are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption must display a bilingual notice containing information on human trafficking and the National Human Trafficking Hotline in a conspicuous location.Employers found to have violated the posting requirement may face fines.