Epstein Becker: New York City's Human Rights Law Amended to Require Employers to Engage in Reasonable Accommodations Dialogue | Practical Law

Epstein Becker: New York City's Human Rights Law Amended to Require Employers to Engage in Reasonable Accommodations Dialogue | Practical Law

This Law Firm Publication by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. addresses a new bill which will amend the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to require covered entities, including employers and public accommodations, to engage in a cooperative dialogue with individuals who may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the NYCHRL. The term "cooperative dialogue" means that a covered entity and an individual who may be entitled to an accommodation will exchange information to identify the individual's needs and his or her requested accommodation. The bill was enacted on January 18, 2018, and is effective on July 18, 2018.

Epstein Becker: New York City's Human Rights Law Amended to Require Employers to Engage in Reasonable Accommodations Dialogue

by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Published on 24 Jan 2018 • New York
This Law Firm Publication by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. addresses a new bill which will amend the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to require covered entities, including employers and public accommodations, to engage in a cooperative dialogue with individuals who may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the NYCHRL. The term "cooperative dialogue" means that a covered entity and an individual who may be entitled to an accommodation will exchange information to identify the individual's needs and his or her requested accommodation. The bill was enacted on January 18, 2018, and is effective on July 18, 2018.
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