Sex stereotyping is a common behavior in the work place. The NYC Commission on Human Rights tries to prevent stereotyping in NYC by enforcing the NYC Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). The Commission can take employers who do not follow the NYCHRL to court. They can also charge employers with discrimination and have them pay expensive […]
Transgender employees should have the same rights as any other workers. The NYC Commission on Human Rights makes sure that NYC employers honor transgender rights by enforcing the NYC Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). The Law targets numerous human rights violations including gender discrimination. Understanding how to accommodate transgender employees is important for employers. They can […]
Single-sex programs or facilities in NYC must be made available to people despite the sex that they were assigned at birth according to the NYC Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). These facilities can include restrooms or changing rooms. Additionally, entities must allow people to use these programs and facilities despite their: – anatomy – medical history […]
Gender names are an important part of identification. The NYC Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) requires employers to use employees’ preferred gender names, pronouns and titles regardless of the employees’ sex from birth. Preferred names should also be used regardless of employees’: – anatomy – gender – medical history – appearance – sex on identification Many […]
Gender discrimination is a common problem in many businesses. The NYC Commission on Human Rights’ Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB) investigates discrimination in NYC companies. They can also bring employers to trial if they give their case a Probable Cause Determination. NYC Companies must understand what gender discrimination is in order to promote equality and work […]
Discrimination charges can be filed against employers if the NYC Commission on Human Rights sends their cases to trial. More specifically, the Commission’s Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB) handles all NYC discrimination cases. LEB can only send cases to trial if they have a Probable Cause Determination. Furthermore, an administrative law judge (ALJ) will oversee the trial […]
Discrimination cases can severely damage a company’s reputation. They can also drain a company of their resources. For example, employers need to pay legal fines on top of lawyer fees. They also need to compensate complainants. Finally, employers will need to make up for the time they spent involved in legal issues. The NYC Commission […]
Discrimination investigations can result in costly fees and notoriety. The NYC Commission on Human Rights’ Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB) can bring NYC employers to court if a complaint is given a Probable Cause Determination. Furthermore, companies may have to shell out money for a lawsuit in addition to lawyer fees. So what can employers do […]
Discrimination trials are initiated by the NYC Commission on Human Rights’ Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB). The LEB must file, investigate and then asses complaints in order to process them. Furthermore, complainants can ask for mediations with respondents or withdraw complaints at any time. If the LEB gives complaints a No Probable Cause Determination, they will […]
Discrimination complaints are handled by the New York City Commission of Human Rights. More specifically, the Commission’s Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB) investigates and prosecutes discrimination allegations. Once the LEB receives a complaint, they follow 4 steps. These steps include: – intake – complaint filing – investigation – determination The LEB decides whether or not the […]
