As of November 22, 2023, the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) now includes height and weight as protected characteristics. This legislation is poised to influence similar height and weight discrimination initiatives elsewhere. Accordingly, employers throughout New York State and beyond should take notice. Height & Weight Protected On May 26, 2023, Mayor Eric … Read more
With recent amendments, the anticipated New York City pay disclosure law will take effect on November 1, 2022. Covered employers advertising for positions that could be performed in New York City must identify the minimum and maximum salary or wage for each job. Covered Employers The New York City pay disclosure law will apply to … Read more
On February 18, 2019, the New York City Commission on Human Rights released enforcement guidance about discrimination based on hair. “Hair discrimination” is not per se illegal under either New York State or New York City law. However, this guidance notes that race discrimination, especially anti-black discrimination, takes many explicit and implicit forms. Thus, the … Read more