Time Sensitive Information for Employers in New York State
New York State has recently passed a law that is now effective barring discrimination in employment based on certain reproductive health decision making and providing additional associated rights, as well as a prohibition against retaliation.
This law is unusual because it
REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYERS WHO HAVE AN EMPLOYMENT HANDBOOK TO INCLUDE A POLICY IN THE HANDBOOK. It also provides for substantial damages for violation of the law's prohibition on discrimination.
A copy of the policy to include in your Employment Handbook can be downloaded by clicking here .
Please contact Meredith Savitt if you have any questions or concerns.