New York City Council Votes to Expand New York City Human Rights Law

On December 20, 2018, the New York City Council voted to prohibit employment discrimination based on an individual’s reproductive health choices. The Council approved an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) which will add “sexual and reproductive health decisions” to the list of protected classes under the law. The amendment will […]

NYC Releases FAQs Relating to the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on December 3, 2018 As we previously reported, in addition to the new legislation passed in New York State relating to Sexual Harassment Prevention in the workplace, New York City passed similar legislation earlier this year, under the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act (the “Act”). The Act requires […]

New York City – New Accommodation Law Effective October 15, 2018

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on October 5, 2018 A we previously reported, a new law will amend the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) to require New York City employers with four or more employees to engage in a “cooperative dialogue” with an employee who requests a reasonable accommodation: (1) for religious […]

NYC’s Stop Sexual Harassment Act Notice

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on August 10, 2018 As we previously reported, on May 9, 2018, New York City Mayor DeBlasio signed the Stop Sexual Harassment in New York City Act (the “Act”). Pursuant to the Act, effective September 6, 2018, all New York City employers will be required to provide written notice […]

Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on March 3, 2018 The New York City council recently introduced a package of 11 bills entitled the “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act.” The new legislation would require all businesses in New York City that employ at least 15 people to conduct sexual harassment training for employees. The […]

Does Telecommuting Qualify as a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA?

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on February 28, 2018 The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that employers engage in an interactive process before the employer can grant or deny any request for a reasonable accommodation. With the state of technological advances across many industries today, requests for telecommuting as an accommodation under the […]

New York City – New Accommodation Law Effective October 2018

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on February 23, 2018 Recently, the New York City Council amended the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) to require New York City employers to engage in a particular process in response to an employee’s request for an accommodation. The new requirement will be effective October 15, 2018. […]

Jewelry Firm Faces Sex Discrimination Class-action Lawsuit

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on March 14, 2017 Sterling Jewelers, the parent company of Kay Jewelers and Jared, is defending against a gender discrimination class-action case involving thousands of current and former employees of the Jeweler alleging pay discrimination and hundreds alleging sexual misconduct. Since the 1990s, female employees of the Jewelry firm […]