The New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) bars discrimination based on factors including race, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. As of June 11, 2013, an amendment to the Law will prohibit discrimination against unemployed individuals....
Month: May 2013
Insurance Company Bad Faith
When you buy an insurance policy and pay your monthly premiums, you expect your company to honor claims when you suffer a loss. One of insurance's greatest benefits is supposed to be the peace of mind it purchases - the knowledge that insurance protects you during...
Same-Sex Rights in New Jersey
One of the most polarizing issues in our country today is the status of gay rights. In New Jersey, the rights of gay, lesbian, and transgender people are similar to those of heterosexual orientation, with the exclusion of the right to marriage. New Jersey, along with...
How Different are Civil Unions and Marriages?
The rights of gay and lesbian couples in civil unions are very different from those in heterosexual marriages in significant ways. First, a civil union is not the same type of legal arrangement as a marriage. It offers more rights than a domestic partnership, but less...