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The Americans With Disabilities Act Turns 30 August 4, 2020

This year marks the 30 th anniversary of a major milestone in our nation’s history – the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“the “ADA”). Banning discrimination on the basis of disability ...

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New York State Court Issues Groundbreaking Decision Nullifying an Arbitration Agreement in a Sexual Harassment Case July 31, 2020

On July 10, 2020, Justice Luis L. Nock issued an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a sexual harassment case. Behind this dry description lies a groundbreaking decision that represents a ...

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New York City Appeals Court Confirms That Employers Must Engage in Rigorous Interactive Process June 26, 2020

When an employee faces challenges due to a disability, the law requires that the employer engage in an “interactive process” to find a way to accommodate that disability. The First Department, an ...

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Can Employers Require COVID-19 Testing? June 18, 2020

In its latest guidance, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has stated that businesses can't make workers take tests that detect COVID-19 antibodies without violating the Americans with ...

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As New York Plans to Enter Phase 2, What Can Employees Expect When They Return to Work June 17, 2020

What can New York City employees expect when they return to work in the coming weeks? The answer is easy…they can expect a whole new world. Of course, some employers are going to continue to allow ...

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U.S. Supreme Court Holds That Title VII Protects Against LGBTQ Discrimination June 16, 2020

The word “landmark” does not begin to cover the impact that the Supreme Court’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County (June 15, 2020) will have on employment discrimination. In a 6-3 decision, the ...

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