Blog Author: Peter J. Weishaar

On March 16, 2022, Governor Hochul signed a package of legislation designed to address workplace harassment and discrimination.  Each bill amends the New York Human Rights Law. Confidential…

After the Brighton Zoning Board of Appeals (the “ZBA”) granted an area variance to construct an addition with less setback than required, neighbors successfully challenged the decision in…

The Division of Human Rights (the “Division”) is the state agency charged with investigating claims of unlawful discrimination and harassment in employment.  After a complaint is…