Clarifies the standard for when a practice has a discriminatory effect in employment discrimination cases.

New York A08699 amends the executive law to clarify the standard for when a practice has a discriminatory effect in employment discrimination cases. It establishes that an unlawful discriminatory practice may be proven by the practice's discriminatory effect, even if the practice was not motivated by a discriminatory intent. The bill outlines the burden of proof for complainants and respondents, and specifies when a legally sufficient justification can be used to defend against a claim of intentional discrimination.

Clarifies the standard for when a practice has a discriminatory effect in employment discrimination cases.

New York A08699 amends the executive law to clarify the standard for when a practice has a discriminatory effect in employment discrimination cases. It establishes that an unlawful discriminatory practice may be proven by the practice's discriminatory effect, even if the practice was not motivated by a discriminatory intent. The bill outlines the burden of proof for complainants and respondents, and specifies when a legally sufficient justification can be used to defend against a claim of intentional discrimination.