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Anti-Discrimination in Employment: Retaliation Gets Personal: Oct-12-2006 — The United States Supreme Court has substantially lowered an important barrier to proving a retaliation claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the model for most anti-discrimination in employment statutes.
Governor vetoes bill that would have shifted the burden of proof in special education hearings back on school districts: Jul-28-2006 — The Supreme Court ruled the IDEA places the burden of proof in special education hearings on the party seeking relief. Prior to the Schaffer decision in New York, the burden of proof was on the school district.
Amendment to New York Human Rights Law Affords More Protection to Employees for Religious Practices and Observances: Oct-30-2002 — Governor Pataki has signed into law an Amendment to Section 296.10 of the Executive Law (Human Rights Law), effective November 16, 2002, which greatly expands the rights of employees and prospective employees in exercising religious beliefs.