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Reminder: New York City Legislation Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Height and Weight Effective November 22, 2023
As previously reported, New York City passed legislation amending the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of height and weight. The law became effective November 22, 2023.
The new law amends the NYCHRL to include height and weight as protected categories and New York City employers will be prohibited from discriminating against applicants and employees on the basis of their actual or perceived height or weight in all employment decisions. Read more.
New York Enacts Law Prohibiting Liquidated Damages for Violation of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Settlements of Discrimination and Harassment Claims
On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that affects settlement agreements between employers and employees that resolve claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The law invalidates a release of claims in any future settlement agreement that contains a condition requiring the complainant to pay the employer liquidated damages or to forfeit any portion of the settlement payment if the complainant violates a nondisclosure or nondisparagement provision in such settlement agreement. Read more.
NLRB Issues Final Rule On Standard For Determining Joint Employer Status
On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). The new rule is effective December 26, 2023.
Pursuant to the new rule, two or more employers of the same employees are considered joint employers of those employees if the employers share or codetermine those matters governing employees’ essential terms and conditions of employment. Read more.
President Biden Signs Executive Order Addressing The Use Of Artificial Intelligence
On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter the “Executive Order”), addressing artificial intelligence issues for the American people. Specifically, the Executive Order establishes new standards for artificial intelligence relating to safety, security, privacy, civil rights, immigration, and health care. Read more.