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By Emily Barsamian, Marlin Duro-Martinez, Joshua D. Seidman, and Joseph Vento

What You Need to Know:

  • The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) is requiring that all City employers conspicuously post its Know Your Rights at Work poster by July 1, 2024, and also provide a copy to current employees and new hires.
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By Nicolas A. Lussier and Nicholas H. De Baun

Seyfarth Synopsis: Effective November 26, 2023, a significant amendment to New York City’s Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) prohibits discrimination based on height and weight. This development aligns the city with a growing trend of jurisdictions, including Michigan and cities of Binghamton, New York; Madison, Wisconsin; and San Francisco, California, focusedon combating…

Continue Reading Understanding New York City’s Height and Weight Discrimination Law: Essential Insights for Employers