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On October 15, 2018, amendments to the NYC Human Rights Law which require employers to engage in a "cooperative dialogue" with individuals with disabilities and others regarding their accommodation needs will go...

Illinois employers take notice: Effective January 1, 2025, Illinois employees have more time to file a charge with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, per an amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act ("IHRA").

As human trafficking and other forms of exploitation of labor continue to be a focus of public attention, requirements on some employers to prevent trafficking and related abuses have recently increased.

As more employers incorporate artificial intelligence into their employment-related activities, it will be important to balance the benefits of using AI with the risk of unintended discriminatory outputs.

The New York City Commission on Human Rights published Legal Enforcement Guidance prohibiting discriminatory workplace hair policies in February.

In a recent decision from the Appellate Division, First Department, a unanimous panel reinstated claims asserted by three plaintiffs under the New York City Human Rights Law.

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) released enforcement guidance on Monday, February 18, 2019 ...

Florida has become the latest state to recognize gay marriage.

What do panhandlers and pro-life demonstrators have in common? According to Circuit Judge Daniel Manion of the Seventh Circuit, the First Amendment now makes it tougher to silence the voice of either in the public square.

The White House's newly released United States Counterterrorism Strategy marks a significant expansion in federal counterterrorism authorities, extending their reach into domestic policy domains traditionally governed...

Bella Savitzky Abzug broke barriers as the first Jewish woman elected to Congress, using her legal expertise to champion civil rights, women's equality, and democratic reform. From defending accused individuals during the McCarthy era to presiding over the first National Women's Conference, her fearless advocacy transformed American law and public policy. How did this Bronx-born daughter of Russian Jewish immigrants become one of the most influential voices for justice in 20th-century America?

Human trafficking is a well-documented worldwide problem. A lesser-known issue is the trafficking by diplomats of domestic workers and servants, who are forced to work, often in brutal conditions ...

The lawsuit builds on promises the VA made in settling a 2011 case brought by 10 veterans with severe disabilities.

A state senator known for her work on child welfare issues has introduced legislation to regulate the operation of fantasy sports.

Online fashion giant, Boohoo, has made the headlines for facing a modern slavery investigation conducted by U.K. government authorities into allegations of poor working conditions at factories in Boohoo's supply chain.

On August 10, 2012, the President signed into law the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 (the "Act").

Celebrities domiciled in New York State at the time of their death will soon have a transferable post-mortem right of publicity, bringing the law in New York closer

When facing military investigations or disciplinary proceedings, you are entitled to certain rights. Article 31(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) offers service members protections...