As a part of LGBT Week, advocates and legislators have assembled in Albany to show support for several bills that would help combat discrimination and lead to more equality. Legislation has been reintroduced to the Senate after passing the Assembly for a second time. The bill (A.2662/S.277) is sponsored by […]
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Legislation aims to close the wage gap
A bill introduced by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, D-Ossining, and Senator David Carlucci, D-Clarkstown, would ban employers from inquiring about an applicant’s previous salary when applying or interviewing for a job. The bill (A6707, S5233) would prevent hiring managers from utilizing this information when determining a new employee’s wages, which legislators […]
Governor Cuomo’s letter to New York students: ‘This is not a state of fear’
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday sent an open letter to all students in the state of New York following the recent incidents of bias and discrimination reported at universities throughout the state. In the letter, the governor told students that New York will continue to protect all victims of […]