New York
New York employers seeking to educate employees about the availability of domestic violence victim leave and to show their compliance with New York law should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.
New York employers seeking to inform employees, including supervisors, that the company engages in the cooperative dialogue required under New York City law for employees requesting or needing reasonable accommodations should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.
New York employers seeking to inform employees, including supervisors, that the company will provide reasonable accommodations to victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook .
New York employers that have four or more employees, have employees working in New York City and that seek educate employees, including supervisors, about the New York City law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity and the practical, workplace-related implications of that law should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.
Updated to include New York City Human Rights Commission guidance regarding independent contractors and freelancers.
Updated to reflect provisions of the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, effective January 1, 2020.