In recent years, the New York City Council has enacted two important amendments to the New York City Human Rights Law that significantly expand the sphere of protection from employment discrimination for New York City workers. Because these amendments offer more protection to employees than is provided by state or federal law, both amendments may raise significant questions for employers.
October 11, 2002 at 12:00 AM
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It shall be an unlawful and discriminatory practice for an employer, or an agent thereof, to refuse to hire or employ or to bar or to discharge from employment, or to discriminate against an individual in compensation or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of actual or perceived status of said individual as a victim of domestic violence.
“Victim of domestic violence” is defined in the same section as follows:
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