- Posted by: Kalani Morse
- News
Adding More to HR's Accommodation Request Burdens:
New York City's Human Rights Law now require most employers to have and document “cooperative dialogues” with employees asking for accommodations due to religious belief, disability, pregnancy, childbirth, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking.
As of October 15, 2018, employers must “engage in good faith in written or oral dialogue” to discuss an employee’s accommodation requests. The employer must explain any difficulties the request will pose for the employer and suggest potential alternatives. These “good faith” verbal or written discussions must continue until either the request for an accommodation can be granted or denied.
