On March 25, 2025, in Tudor v. Whitehall Central School District, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated the Northern District of New York’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the Whitehall...more
As of November 26, 2023, the New York City Human Rights Law makes discrimination on the basis of an individual’s height or weight unlawful. Accordingly, an employer may not discharge or refuse to hire an individual, or...more
In recent months, the New York State legislature has enacted amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) and other laws aimed at expanding protections against discrimination and harassment. The laws emphasize...more
12/18/2019
/ Affirmative Defenses ,
Amended Legislation ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Human Rights ,
Mandatory Arbitration ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Punitive Damages ,
Reproductive Discrimination ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Statute of Limitations
In response to the increased attention on sexual harassment claims and settlements, New Jersey has enacted new legislation (New Jersey Senate Bill 121, which amends the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”)) that...more
4/12/2019
/ Amended Legislation ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Discrimination ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Retaliation ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unenforceable Contract Terms ,
Waiver of Rights