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NY A08007

NY A08007
Relates to the definition of the term "employee" for purposes of the human rights law; relates to unlawful discriminatory practices relating to domestic workers.


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Introduced
06/04/2021
In Committee
06/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to the definition of the term "employee" for purposes of the human rights law; and to repeal section 296-b of the executive law, relating to unlawful discriminatory practices relating to domestic workers

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Executive Law to broaden the definition of "employee" for the purposes of the state's human rights law, and repeals a provision related to unlawful discriminatory practices against domestic workers. Specifically, the bill removes the exception that had previously excluded individuals employed in domestic service from the definition of "employee," thereby extending anti-discrimination protections to domestic workers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

substituted by s5064 (on 06/10/2021)

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