Establishes unpaid leave of absence as a reasonable accommodation under the state's human rights law.
Requires hospitals to ask patients if they have a disability that requires accommodation under The Americans with Disabilities Act on patient intake forms and what reasonable accommodations are required.
Requires hospitals to ask patients if they have a disability that requires accommodation under The Americans with Disabilities Act on patient intake forms and what reasonable accommodations are required.
Establishes a leave of absence for veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th.
Establishes a leave of absence for veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th.
Relates to prohibiting retaliation against individuals who request a reasonable accommodation.
Relates to prohibiting retaliation against individuals who request a reasonable accommodation.
Relates to the imposition of penalties and remedies in suits brought for the vindication of civil rights or human rights; provides for reasonable attorney's fee and reasonable expert fees.
Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability under the New York state human rights law in the areas of employment, public accommodations and government services to be consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and the current policies and practices of the division of human rights.
Permits awarding of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in court actions for unlawful discriminatory practices pursuant to the human rights law.