Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York City Council voted to expand the anti-discrimination and retaliation provisions of the Human Rights Law to freelancers and independent contractors. The bill is awaiting the Mayor’s signature. ...more
10/10/2019
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Domestic Violence ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Freelance Workers ,
Gig Economy ,
Human Rights ,
Independent Contractors ,
Leave of Absence ,
Local Ordinance ,
NYCHRL ,
Protected Activity ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
State and Local Government
Seyfarth Synopsis: Three Republicans from the House of Representatives hailing from states with paid family and sick leave laws have sponsored the Workflex in the 21st Century Act, signaling increasing frustration with the...more