The New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) now imposes a higher burden on employers regarding workplace accommodations. Whereas most discrimination/accommodation laws rely on an “interactive process,” the NYCHRL requires employers to engage in a “cooperative dialogue” and issue a written determination. Learn more about this increased burden on New York City employers. Reasonable Accommodations … Read more
When employees request disability accommodations, New York employers must engage them in an “interactive process”. The goal is to identify the limitations resulting from the disability and potential accommodations that could overcome those limitations. Both employees and employers have obligations in the accommodation process. Employee Request for Accommodation Employers must engage in an interactive process … Read more
On May 16, 2019, I presented a complimentary webinar called “Accommodating NY Employees with Disabilities”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Qualifying Disabilities “Undue Hardships” “Interactive Process” Leave as an Accommodation and More! Under federal, … Read more