On August 20, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo approved enhanced protections for domestic violence victims at work. The New York Human Rights Law amendments will create additional obligations for employers to accommodate employees who have been victims of domestic violence. The amendments take effect on November 18, 2019. Who is a “Victim of Domestic Violence”? These … Read more
On September 24, 2019, Julie Bastian and I presented a complimentary webinar called “Classifying the People in Your Workforce”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, We’re happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, we discuss: Employees vs. Independent Contractors Interns and Volunteers Legal Standards Challenges … Read more
On August 9, 2019, Governor Cuomo approved a change to the New York State Human Rights Law enhancing worker religious discrimination protections. The law will now specifically address applicant and employee accommodations based on religious attire and facial hair. The amendment will take effect on October 8, 2019. Religious Attire Protections The amendment expands or … Read more