NYC housing providers need to follow the NYC Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). The NYC Commission on Human Rights enforces the Law in order to protect people from discrimination and harassment. Additionally, the Commission can make housing providers pay expensive legal fees and fines for prejudicial treatment. This article will explore some housing provider responsibilities under […]
Unlawful retaliation is a common problem in the work place. In fact, there were 39,757 individual charge filings for retaliation in 2015 according to US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Retaliation charges were also more common than any other kind of charge. Furthermore, retaliation often comes after employees oppose discrimination or harassment from their employer. […]
Pregnancy accommodations in NYC companies need to be reasonable so that women can work safely and efficiently. The NYC Commission on Human Rights ensures that employers give pregnant employees proper accommodations by enforcing the NYC Human Rights Law. The Law also protects employees from discrimination. This article will explore required pregnancy accommodations in NYC. It […]
NYC pregnancy policies are regulated by the NYC Commission on Human Rights. The Commission makes sure that covered entities do not use policies to discriminate against pregnant women. Furthermore, the Commission protects people from discrimination with the NYC Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). The Commission can also bring companies to court for violating the Law. This article […]
Pregnancy-based discrimination is a form of gender discrimination under the NYC Human Rights Law. The NYC Commission on Human Rights is responsible for enforcing the Law. They also forbid discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. Furthermore, the Commission recognizes any form of disparate treatment against a woman because she pregnant as pregnancy-based discrimination. This […]
The pregnancy discrimination in NYC has been an ongoing problem. Many employees have been fired or treated differently because of their pregnancy. The NYC Commission on Human Rights protects employees from discrimination by enforcing the NYC Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). Furthermore, the Commission can charge companies with discrimination if they do not follow the Law. This […]
NYC housing providers can face serious penalties if they discriminate against housing applicants. The NYC Commission on Human Rights protects applicants by enforcing the NYC Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). Furthermore, providers can pay expensive legal fees and fines if the Commission charges them with discrimination. This article will explore NYC housing providers and the accommodations […]
The housing discrimination in NYC has been an ongoing problem. A 2013 study by the Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed housing discrimination against minorities. Landlords showed blacks, Hispanics and Asians fewer apartments than whites with similar qualifications. Additionally, landlords asked minorities more questions about their finances and gave them fewer offers of help […]
NYC public accommodations are covered by the NYC Commission on Human Rights. The Commission also protects people from discrimination in public spaces with the NYC Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). Additionally, a public accommodation can be anyone who offers goods and services to the public. This article will reveal the protected classes under the Law. It […]
Gendered uniforms and grooming standards are common in the NYC service industry. They reinforce stereotypes about gender and discriminate against people who do not follow gender norms. The NYC Commission on Human Rights protects employees from discrimination by enforcing the NYC Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). The Commission can also bring any NYC employer to court […]
