New York A01310 amends the civil rights law to prevent defamation lawsuits involving allegations of unlawful discriminatory practices or retaliation.

New York A01310 amends the civil rights law by adding a provision that prohibits maintaining a cause of action for defamation if the subject includes an allegation made to an employer regarding an unlawful discriminatory practice or act of retaliation. This protection applies to allegations made by individuals protected under the New York state human rights law or New York city human rights law. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A01310 amends the civil rights law to prevent defamation lawsuits involving allegations of unlawful discriminatory practices or retaliation.

New York A01310 amends the civil rights law by adding a provision that prohibits maintaining a cause of action for defamation if the subject includes an allegation made to an employer regarding an unlawful discriminatory practice or act of retaliation. This protection applies to allegations made by individuals protected under the New York state human rights law or New York city human rights law. The act takes effect immediately.