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New York Adds Gender Expression as Protected Class

Borrelli & Associates

Jan 29th, 2019

Gender Expression is Protected On January 15, 2019, the New York State legislature passed the Gender Expression Nondiscrimination Act (“GENDA”) which adds “gender identity and expression” to the protected categories of the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”). Currently, the NYSHRL prohibits discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation but courts have not interpreted […]

New Workplace Accommodation Requirements for NYC Employers

Borrelli & Associates

Oct 10th, 2018

General Employment Law

Effective October 15, 2018, employers in New York City will be required to engage in a “cooperative dialogue” with any person who may be entitled to a workplace accommodation. This recent amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) expands an employer’s obligation to address possible accommodations with the employee beyond what is […]

Tag: NYSHRL

New York Adds Gender Expression as Protected Class

New Workplace Accommodation Requirements for NYC Employers

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