Tag Archives: Title VII

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

UPDATE: The Second Circuit Finds Title VII Protects Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination

By Amanda Van Hoose Garofalo on February 27, 2018 Posted in Discrimination, New York

As we discussed in our May 22, 2017 blog post, the Second Circuit agreed to hold an en banc hearing to determine whether an estate for a gay man, who alleged he was terminated as a result of a customer complaint related to his sexual orientation, may revive its previously dismissed case against the deceased’s … Continue Reading

New York District Court Holds That Title VII Protects Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination

By Saima Sheikh and Amanda Van Hoose Garofalo on May 16, 2017 Posted in Discrimination, New York

UPDATE: On May 22, 2017, in Melissa Zarda et al. v. Altitude Express d/b/a Skydive Long Island et al., the Second Circuit agreed to hold an en banc hearing to determine whether an estate for a gay man, who alleged he was terminated as a result of a customer complaint related to his sexual orientation, … Continue Reading

Volunteers Alleging Employment Status Lose Title VII Case, but Court Applies Vigorous Analysis First

By Todd Lebowitz on December 17, 2014 Posted in Independent Contractor

Everyone’s looking for volunteers. The Salvation Army recruits helpers with the promise of “Doing the most good.” Volunteers of America invites participation by reminding the public “There are no limits to caring.” Even Disney’s Haunted Mansion seeks new recruits, reminding guests at the end of the doom buggy tour, “We have 999 happy haunts here, … Continue Reading