Six women testified in the trial, which took place in New York this year, while more than 100 have accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault.
As well as his current conviction in New York, Weinstein is facing additional sexual assault charges in Los Angeles.
Speaking about the settlement, Attorney General Letitia James said: “Harvey Weinstein and The Weinstein Company failed their female employees.
Harvey Weinstein’s victims have been awarded a £15.2m ($18.8m) settlement for their experiences of sexual assault and harassment.
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