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Discrimination is prejudicial treatment related to (or inappropriate consideration of) an individual's actual or perceived membership in a particular class, group or category, such as an individual's... more +

Fair Chance for Housing Act: What NYC Housing Providers Need to Know

Cole Schotz on 2/18/2025

Effective January 1, 2025, New York City’s Fair Chance for Housing Act became law. The Fair Chance for Housing Act is designed to eliminate barriers for individuals with criminal conviction histories seeking housing. The...more

NYC Enacts Law Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Height and Weight

Foley Hoag LLP on 11/29/2023

On November 22, 2023, New York City’s law banning discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations on the basis of an individual’s height and/or weight went into effect. The law, signed on May 26, 2023 by...more

New York City Bans Discrimination Based on Height and Weight

Sullivan & Worcester on 11/27/2023

Effective November 22, 2023, New York City has added height and weight to the list of characteristics protected against discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing (and other real estate). New York City...more

New York City Bans Employment Discrimination Based on Height and Weight

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP on 6/21/2023

On May 26, 2023, Mayor Adams signed into law an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law, banning discrimination on the basis of an individual’s height or weight. The law will become effective on November 22, 2023. ...more

New York State Amends Its Workplace Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Laws

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 4/1/2022

On March 16, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law two amendments to the State’s workplace anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws. First, the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”), New York...more

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