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Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers
Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
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You may soon be legally allowed to cheat on your spouse in New York
Assemblyman Charles Lavine, who sponsored the bill to appeal the ban, says only about a dozen people have been charged under New York’s law since 1972.
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New NY, NJ laws geared towards women's health set for 2024
New laws geared toward women’s health are set to take effect this year in New York and New Jersey. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino explains.
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What is Title IX?
Under Title IX, no person in the United States should be prevented from participating in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance on the basis of sex.
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What is Title VI?
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the base of race, color or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
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How many transgender and intersex people live in the US? Anti-LGBTQ+ laws will impact millions
New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
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Now You Can Get Their Home Numbers, Too. NJ ‘Seinfeld Bill' Becomes Law
Telemarketer: Hi, would you be interested in switching over to TMI long-distance service? Jerry: Oh, gee, I can’t talk right now. Why don’t you give me your home number, and I’ll call you later?Telemarketer: Uh, well I’m sorry, we’re not allowed to do that.Jerry: Oh, I guess you don’t want people calling you at home.Telemarketer: No.Jerry: Well, now you...
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Too Heavy? Too Tall? NYC Adds New Protections Against Discrimination — What to Know
Discriminating against someone because of weight when it comes to work, housing or in public accommodation would be barred in New York City under a bill passed Thursday by the City Council. The measure would amend city law to add weight and height to the list of identifiers that are considered protected, like race, sexual orientation, gender identity and national…
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Banning Height and Weight Discrimination in NYC Workplaces, And Beyond
A new city council bill is banning discrimination based on height and weight. Erica Byfield reports.
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Make More, Pay More? New NYC Bill Seeks Income-Based Fines for Parking Tickets, Other Violations
People who earn more money generally pay higher taxes than people who earn less. Should that go for fines, too? That’s what the New York City Council is considering as part of a bill a Brooklyn representative brought before the chamber this week. Under council member Justin Brannan’s proposal, parking fees for violations like double-parking or idling, for example,...
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New NYC Laws Are Coming. Here's What the City Council Just Did
The New York City Council had a busy day Tuesday, approving a slew of new legislation impacting everything from the pets you can legally buy in the five boroughs to vehicle idling, park bathrooms, ticket price transparency and more. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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City Council Greenlights NYC Parks Diaper-Changing Stations
It’s one of a series of newly approved bills but the only one that takes effect immediately once Eric Adams signs it.
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New NYC Laws Are Coming. Here's What the City Council Just Did
The New York City Council had a busy day Tuesday, approving a slew of new legislation impacting everything from the pets you can legally buy in the five boroughs to vehicle idling, park bathrooms, ticket price transparency and more. Here’s a wrap of some of the most notable bills, all of which await Mayor Eric Adams’ signature and will...
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NYC Owed More Than $2 Billion in Unpaid Fines: Report
A report found that more than $1 billion is owed by drivers who received parking or speeding tickets between 2017 and 2022.
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This Is Why Executions by Firing Squads Are Being Considered in the US
The image of gunmen in a row firing in unison at a condemned prisoner may conjure up a bygone, less enlightened era. But the idea of using firing squads is making a comeback.
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‘Seinfeld Bill' Proposal for Telemarketers in NJ
A classic “Seinfeld” scene where Jerry gets a sales call at home has inspired a new proposed bill in New Jersey aimed at telemarketers.
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Taxes Fall, Wages Rise and Jaywalking OK'd by New State Laws
Taxes will be falling and wages rising as new laws take effect Sunday in numerous states. The new year will bring higher minimum wages in 23 states. More than a dozen states will enact tax cuts. The January list of new laws also includes several affecting personal liberties. Alabama will become the 25th state to allow concealed handguns without a...
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New Government Funding Package Includes ‘Historic Step Forward' for Pregnant Workers, New Mothers
Two changes to provide additional protections for pregnant and breastfeeding people will make a huge difference for low-wage workers, one advocate says.
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Here Are Some Laws That Will Go Into Effect in 2023
Here are some state laws that will go into effect around the country in 2023.
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Biden Signs Bill Enforcing Agreement to Avoid Rail Strike
Members in four of the 12 unions involved had rejected the proposed contract as lacking sufficient paid sick leave. The President acknowledged the shortcoming as he said he would continue to push for that benefit for every U.S. worker.