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New York City Extends NYCHRL Employment Protections to Freelancers and Independent Contractors

Photo of Amy J. TraubPhoto of Marc-Joseph GansahBy Amy J. Traub and Marc-Joseph Gansah on Posted in Independent Contractor, New York
On Oct. 13, 2019, New York City enacted Int. 136-A (the Law), expanding the employment protections of the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to freelancers and independent contractors. The Law will take effect on Jan. 11, 2020. The NYCHRL applies to employers with four or more employees. The Law changes the counting rule … Continue Reading

Ahead of 2020 Election, New York City Issues Enforcement Guidance on National Origin and Immigration Status Discrimination

Photo of Amanda Van Hoose GarofaloPhoto of Marc-Joseph GansahBy Amanda Van Hoose Garofalo and Marc-Joseph Gansah on Posted in Discrimination, Immigration, New York
Immigration has been at the forefront of news reports and court cases recently, and has already proven to be a hot button issue for the 2020 election candidates to debate. As we move closer to the election, such political conversation may find its way into the office. If it does, employers should ensure that they … Continue Reading
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