by Peter A. Romero | Oct 20, 2021 | Disability Discrimination
Disabled Worker Discrimination for Not Accommodating Remote Work The Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed a pandemic disability discrimination lawsuit. They did so when a company failed to provide reasonable accommodations. Under the ADA, companies must...
by Peter A. Romero | Sep 28, 2021 | Biometric Identifier Information Law
Protecting Customers and Employees Against Privacy Rights Violations In July 2021, New York City passed a law regarding biometric identifier information. The law applies to consumers and employees, providing them with legal protection. They would now potentially have...
by Peter A. Romero | Aug 26, 2021 | Sexual Discrimination
What Are the Differences Between Title VII and Title IX Cases? Sex discrimination cases under Title IX and Title VII differ significantly in certain aspects. Title VII is from the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title IX is a section of the Education Amendments of 1972....
by Peter A. Romero | Jul 15, 2021 | Rights for New York City fast food workers
NYC Fast Food Workers Gain Significant Rights Rights for New York City fast food workers have significantly changed. On July 4th new laws went into effect. At Will Employment Ends for Fast Food Workers in NYC Prior to the new laws, NYC fast food employers could fire...
by Peter A. Romero | Jun 29, 2021 | New York City Human Rights Law
Protected Classes and Prohibitions Against Discrimination The New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) prohibits discrimination against protected classes. In terms of offering protection to a greater number of protected classes, the NYCHRL is extensive. It has a...
