The New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) has released new enforcement guidance to let businesses covered by the city’s Human Rights Law know that the agency understands racial discrimination to include discrimination on the basis of hair style or texture. The guidance document specifically focuses on grooming or appearance policies which “ban, limit, Read more
Today we observe Veterans Day, the federal holiday dedicated to honoring veterans of the U.S. armed forces. While it is important to spend this one day a year in recognition of their military service, it is equally important that we spend the other 364 days ensuring that we’re providing veterans with the tools and opportunities Read more
New York City’s mayor has amended the Human Rights Law expanding protections against discrimination for pregnant employees. The amendment broadens pregnancy protections beyond accommodation as a disability. It requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to an employee based on the needs of her pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition. The amendment is effective January 30, Read more
