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 […]
