EEO/Harassment and Discrimination Prevention

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Signs into Law a Bill that Prohibits Discrimination in Employment, Housing and Public Accommodations on the Basis of an Individual’s Height and Weight

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed into law a bill (Intro. 209-A), which will prohibit discrimination on the basis of a person’s height or weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations.  The legislation will become effective 180 days from signing, on November 22, 2023. As we previously reported, the new legislation will amend … Read more

New York State Updates Its Model Sexual Harassment Policy And Training Materials

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On April 11, 2023, New York State released updated versions of the New York State Sexual Harassment Model Policy and training materials.  In addition to a new model policy, the State has updated its Frequently Asked Questions and provided a new toolkits for workers and employers, as well as a new training slide deck and … Read more

President Biden Enacts the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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On December 29, 2022, President Bident signed into law the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”).   Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act in 1978, prohibits sex discrimination, including pregnancy discrimination, but does not require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees. Relatedly, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) … Read more

New York State Provides Protection for Individuals Based on Citizenship and Immigration Status

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On December 23, 2022, Governor Hochul signed into law New York State Assembly Bill A6328A, amending the New York Executive Law § 292 (the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL)), to prohibit employment discrimination against employees and job applicants based on citizenship and immigration status. This amendment, which became effective immediately upon Governor Hochul’s signature, prohibits … Read more

EEOC Releases Updated “Know Your Rights” Poster

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On October 19, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released an updated “Know Your Rights” poster to be prominently displayed in the workplace by all employers with 15 or more employees.  The new poster updates and replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster.   The posters should be placed in a conspicuous … Read more

New York State Launches Hotline For Complaints of Workplace Sexual Harassment

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On July 19, 2022, the New York State Division of Human Rights (“NYSDHR”) established a confidential hotline at 1-800-HARASS-3 which allows individuals to report complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace and provide legal assistance to New York employees. Specifically, employees in New York State may now call 1-800-HARASS-3 (1-800-427-2773) for issues relating to workplace … Read more