Seyfarth Synopsis: The New York City Commission
on Human Rights has issued a Gender Identity and Expression
"Info Card," expanding on its recent enforcement
guidance, and reminding covered entities that they must permit
employees and members of the public to dress and use the restroom,
pronoun, and name consistent with their gender identity or
expression. The Commission states that refusing to use an
individual's preferred name or pronoun, or refusing to allow
individuals to use single-sex facilities consistent with their
gender identity or expression, will violate the New York City Human
Rights Law.
Recently, the New York City Commission on Human Rights issued a
Gender Identity and Expression "
Info Card." The New York City Human Rights Law
prohibits discrimination based on gender, including gender
identity, expression, and transgender status, in employment, public
accommodations, and housing.1 In December 2015,
the Commission released enforcement
guidance rega
