April 2013

NEW YORK CITY PROHIBITS HIRING DECISIONS BASED ON UNEMPLOYMENT STATUS

Overriding a veto from Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the New York City Council has passed a bill amending the New York City Human Rights law to prohibit employment decisions based on an applicant’s ”unemployment” status.  In addition, the bill also prohibits employers from posting job listings that list current employment as a prerequisite for any job.  […]

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