Gender discrimination is a common problem in many businesses. The NYC Commission on Human Rights’ Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB) investigates discrimination in NYC companies. They can also bring employers to trial if they give their case a Probable Cause Determination. NYC Companies must understand what gender discrimination is in order to promote equality and work […]
Discrimination charges can be filed against employers if the NYC Commission on Human Rights sends their cases to trial. More specifically, the Commission’s Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB) handles all NYC discrimination cases. LEB can only send cases to trial if they have a Probable Cause Determination. Furthermore, an administrative law judge (ALJ) will oversee the trial […]
Discrimination cases can severely damage a company’s reputation. They can also drain a company of their resources. For example, employers need to pay legal fines on top of lawyer fees. They also need to compensate complainants. Finally, employers will need to make up for the time they spent involved in legal issues. The NYC Commission […]
Discrimination investigations can result in costly fees and notoriety. The NYC Commission on Human Rights’ Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB) can bring NYC employers to court if a complaint is given a Probable Cause Determination. Furthermore, companies may have to shell out money for a lawsuit in addition to lawyer fees. So what can employers do […]
Discrimination trials are initiated by the NYC Commission on Human Rights’ Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB). The LEB must file, investigate and then asses complaints in order to process them. Furthermore, complainants can ask for mediations with respondents or withdraw complaints at any time. If the LEB gives complaints a No Probable Cause Determination, they will […]
Discrimination complaints are handled by the New York City Commission of Human Rights. More specifically, the Commission’s Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB) investigates and prosecutes discrimination allegations. Once the LEB receives a complaint, they follow 4 steps. These steps include: – intake – complaint filing – investigation – determination The LEB decides whether or not the […]
The NYC Commission on Human Rights enforces the Human Rights Law, Title 8 of the Administrative Code of NYC. It is also responsible for educating and strengthening the NYC community. Additionally, the Commission is made up of 2 departments–Community Relations and Law Enforcement. The following will explore what the Community Relations and Law Enforcement Bureaus […]
Credit discrimination is illegal in New York City. The NYC Commission on Human Rights passed a new law that forbids most companies from checking or using credit history for employment decisions. The following is an overview of the Credit Check Law: Who Does the Law Apply to? The Credit Check Law covers employers with 4 […]
Convicted employees are protected by the NYC Commission of Human Rights. The New York Correction Law also forbids unfair discrimination against people with criminal convictions. Additionally, a person’s criminal past cannot prevent employers from accepting their application. There are only two legal reasons for denying a convict’s application. First, an employer can refuse a candidate […]
Employment discrimination is a punishable offense by law.The NYC Commission on Human Rights protects people from discrimination in the NYC workforce. Additionally, a person must belong to a company with 4 or more employees in order to be protected by the NYC Human Rights Law. The following are the protected classes under the Law: – unemployment […]
