Legislation Effective May 4, 2016
Under a new local law, the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) prohibits employment discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived status as a caregiver. Under the NYCHRL, employers with 4 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against individuals on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, disability, pregnancy, or marital status, among other protected classes.Under the local law, "caregiver" means a person who provides direct and ongoing care for a minor child or a care recipient.
A "care recipient" is a person with a disability who:
- Is a covered relative, or a person who resides in the caregiver's household; and
- Relies on the caregiver for medical care or to meet the needs of daily living.
The local law contains additional definitions, and takes effect May 4, 2016.
Click here to read the text of the local law.
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