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Attention, New York City Employers: Discrimination Based on Height or Weight Is Now Prohibited

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As previewed in a prior alert, discrimination based on height or weight is now prohibited in New York City. On May 26, Mayor Eric Adams signed into law the bill that the New York City Council passed on May 11, which adds a...more

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New York City Council Approves Bill to Ban Employment Discrimination Based on Height and Weight

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On May 11, 2023, the New York City Council approved a bill to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of an individual’s height or weight. The bill, Int. No. 209-A, was sent to Mayor Eric Adams for final approval...more

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New York City Human Right Law Imposes Stringent Accommodation Requirements for Businesses

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 19, 2018, the New York City passed a law requiring that businesses engage in “cooperative dialogue” with individuals with disabilities and in other protected categories in the context of...more

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NYC Human Rights Law and Employers' Requirements for "Cooperative Dialogue"

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A recent amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) reaffirms that employers must engage in a “cooperative dialogue” with employees who request a “reasonable accommodation.” While this obligation has been...more

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