Tag Archives: Human Rights Law

So Many NY Changes in 2022 – Employers Beware!

By Fanny Ferdman and Delores Chichi on May 2, 2022 Posted in New York

New York employers must be aware of several important changes to employment laws that have already come into effect during 2022, those that have imminent effect (with deadlines just around the corner!), and those that are currently being considered by the Legislature. In this post, we highlight some of the latest developments in employment law … Continue Reading

New York State (Finally) Passes Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act

By Saima Sheikh on January 23, 2019 Posted in Discrimination, New York

Last week, following 16 years of discussion and debate, the New York state legislature finally passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA). The act would amend the state New York Human Rights Law to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression in housing, employment and public accommodations. The act defines gender identity … Continue Reading

Pregnancy Protections Under NYC Law – Not Limited to Just “Pregnancy”

By Fanny Ferdman on July 28, 2016 Posted in New York

As most NYC employers have probably heard by now, in May of this year, New York City released guidance that defines violations of pregnancy protections under the NYC Human Rights Law, and provides clear(er) examples of when and how employers should make accommodations for employees based on pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition. The … Continue Reading

New York City Fair Chance Act

By Amy J. Traub and Yalda Haery on November 2, 2015 Posted in New York

New York City’s Fair Chance Act took effect last week, amending the New York City Human Rights Law by prohibiting covered employers from asking about criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been extended. While it has always been a requirement that NYC employers first consider a set of eight specific factors before … Continue Reading