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On Monday, March 28, 2016, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed several bills (Intros 814-A, 818-A, and 819) amending the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”). The amendments strengthen employee protections by changing existing laws to provide for 1) a more liberal construction of the NYCHRL for plaintiffs; 2) attorneys’ fees, expert fees, and other … Continue Reading
On January 5, 2016, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a New York City Council bill that prohibits employment discrimination based on an individual’s actual or perceived status as a caregiver. The new law will come into effect on May 4, 2016. To fully review the coming changes, see our blog post here. Employers … Continue Reading
On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, the New York City Council voted 49-0 in favor of Int. No. 108-A, legislation that amends the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) to prohibit employment discrimination based on an individual’s actual or perceived status as a caregiver. It is now awaiting the Mayor’s signature. Under the NYCHRL, it … Continue Reading
Mayor de Blasio Signs New Laws Strengthening NYC’s Human Rights Law
By Ebony Ray and Katharine Parker on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Litigation and Arbitration
Update: NYC Mayor Signs Caregiver Discrimination Bill into Law
By Ebony Ray and Keisha-Ann Gray on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Workplace Policies and Procedures
New York City Council Passes Caregiver Discrimination Bill
By Ebony Ray and Keisha-Ann Gray on Posted in Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Workplace Policies and Procedures
