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New York Employers: Engage in the Interactive Process Before Disciplining Medical Marijuana Users

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Failing a drug test may not kill the buzz for medical marijuana patients in the Empire State.  In contrast to courts in California and other jurisdictions, a New York state court has held that medical marijuana users are...more

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NYC Commission on Human Rights Issues Guidance on Expanded Protections for Independent Contractors and Freelancers

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) has published guidance regarding an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) that expanded protections under the law to independent contractors and...more

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New York City “Cooperative Dialogue” Law for Employees Seeking Reasonable Accommodation Takes Effect October 15

New York City’s new law requiring employers to engage in a “cooperative dialogue” with employees requesting reasonable accommodation and provide a written determination at the end of the cooperative dialogue process takes...more

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As Effective Date For “Cooperative Dialogue” Approaches, New York City Issues Guidance

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On October 15, 2018, amendments to the New York City Human Rights Law which require employers to engage in a “cooperative dialogue” with individuals with disabilities and others regarding their...more

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New York City Employers Must Document Reasonable Accommodations

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Late last year, the New York City Council amended the New York City Human Rights Law (CHRL) to expand employer obligations requiring reasonable workplace accommodations for employees and relevant job applicants. These...more

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New Disability Discrimination Guidance Sheds Light on New York City’s “Cooperative Dialogue” Requirements

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The New York City Commission on Human Rights (“Commission”) recently issued a 146-page guide titled “Legal Enforcement Guidance on Discrimination on the Basis of Disability” (“Guidance”), to educate employers on their...more

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New York City Employers Must Prove Indefinite Leave Request is Undue Hardship

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The New York Court of Appeals ruled last Thursday that a disabled employee’s request for an indefinite leave of absence is not a per se unreasonable accommodation under the New York City Human Rights Law. Rather, the state’s...more

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