Laura Corvo

New York City Legislation Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Height or Weight Effective November 22, 2023

New York City passed legislation amending the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of height or weight. The new law prohibits employment, housing, and public accommodation discrimination on the basis of a person’s actual or perceived height or weight. New York City joins the growing list of jurisdictions

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Updating The Company Employee Handbook Should Move to the Top of Every Company’s Year-End To Do List

As year-end approaches, companies, both large and small, are busy closing out 2023 and putting plans in place for 2024. A key priority that should not be neglected as you make preparations to close out an old year and start a new one is updating your employee handbook. An updated employee handbook can be an

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How Documentation Can Make or Break Your Case

Documents are important for employers and supervisors to obtain and control the narrative to avoid litigation in layoffs or terminations. In many cases, documentation will stop a claim before it starts.  In the newest episode of the Employment Law Counselor hosted by Jeff Stewart in collaboration with Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Laura Corvo, attorney at

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