In recent months, New York has implemented several changes to its discrimination and sexual harassment law, many of which are effective in the coming month....more
On Feb. 18, 2019, the New York City Commission on Human Rights released new legal enforcement guidance stating that “grooming or appearance policies that ban, limit, or otherwise restrict natural hairstyles or hairstyles...more
The New York City Commission on Human Rights issued today a new set of first-in-the-nation guidelines addressing racial discrimination in employment, school, or places of public accommodation based on an individual’s natural...more
New York State and New York City started and ended 2018 and started 2019 by enacting ten worker protections that mandate additional requirements for New York employers. If you have not already done so, now is a good time to...more
2/13/2019
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Independent contractor misclassification lawsuits swept across a swath of businesses last month, affecting companies in both the gig economy and traditional industries. Discussed below are class action and individual...more
10/11/2018
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