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34 SAG-AFTRA | Summer 2019 | sagaftra.org 34 SAG-AFTRA | Summer 2019 | sagaftra.org From left, NBC4 anchor Colleen Williams, panel moderator; Rep. Adam Schiff; SAG-AFTRA member Alyssa Milano; SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director David White; and SAG-AFTRA member Heidi Johanningmeier at the May 6 panel discussing the emerging threat of deepfakes. Below, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director David White speaks at the SHIELD Act press conference in Washington, D.C., on May 22, joined by, from left, Rep. John Katko, University of Miami School of Law professor Mary Anne Franks, SAG-AFTRA member Amber Heard and Rep. Jackie Speier. Law professor Mary Anne Franks, SAG-AFTRA member Amber Heard and Rep. Jackie Speier. reporting misconduct, extends protections to workers outside of a traditional employment relationship, prohibits the use of nondisclosure agreements in employment agreements, and targets image-based sexual abuse and on-set coercion. In California, for example, SAG-AFTRA supported the passage of Senate Bill 1300, which prohibits an employer from requiring an individual to sign away their rights under the state anti-discrimination and anti-harassment law in exchange for a raise or as a condition of employment. The law also prohibits employers from requiring an employee to sign any documents that deny an employee's right to disclose information about unlawful acts in the workplace, including sexual harassment. Senate Bill 224 expanded sexual harassment protections to explicitly prohibit sexual harassment in certain business relationships that exist outside of the employer-employee legal structure, and Senate Bill 820 prohibited secrecy provisions in settlement agreements following sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination. In New York, the union supported the successful passage of several bills over a two- year period. Senate Bill 6577 adjusted the statute of limitations for second- and third-degree rape from 5 years to 20 and 10 years, respectively; enhanced damages to include punitive damages and attorney fees in employment discrimination cases; and lowered the "severe and pervasive" REPORT If you believe you have experienced workplace harassment or unlawful discrimination, call your union at (855) SAG-AFTRA / (855) 724-2387 and press 1. FOR AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES: (844) SAFER SET / (844) 723-3773 IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, DIAL 911 TO CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. These numbers are always available on the back of your membership card, the Help Center on the sagaftra.org website and on your member app. SUPPORT For workplace harassment support services, including counseling and referrals, call the number below for the office nearest you. This service is provided in partnership with SAG-AFTRA, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and The Actors Fund. The Actors Fund, Los Angeles (323) 933-9244, ext. 455 • intakela@actorsfund.org The Actors Fund, New York City (212) 221-7300, ext. 119 • intakeny@actorsfund.org The Actors Fund, Chicago (312) 372-0989 • shaught@actorsfund.org MAURY L. PHILLIPS PHOTOGRAPHY/SAG-AFTRA