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Title: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: stephaniec on December 24, 2015, 12:08:09 PM
Post by: stephaniec on December 24, 2015, 12:08:09 PM
NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to 'Transsexuals' by Their Natural Gender
http://www.crossmap.com/news/nyc-will-fine-employers-up-to-250000-for-reffering-to-transsexuals-by-their-natural-gender-23618
Cross Map/By Fr. Mark Hodges, LIfe Site News On December 24, 2015
"NEW YORK CITY, December 23, 2015 (LifeSiteNews) – The New York City Commission on Human Rights has issued rules that fine employers for referring to transsexuals by their real gender."
http://www.crossmap.com/news/nyc-will-fine-employers-up-to-250000-for-reffering-to-transsexuals-by-their-natural-gender-23618
Cross Map/By Fr. Mark Hodges, LIfe Site News On December 24, 2015
"NEW YORK CITY, December 23, 2015 (LifeSiteNews) – The New York City Commission on Human Rights has issued rules that fine employers for referring to transsexuals by their real gender."
Title: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: Deborah on December 24, 2015, 12:29:48 PM
Post by: Deborah on December 24, 2015, 12:29:48 PM
I don't like the picture. Just sayin.
Beyond that, it's a sad commentary on Americans that the heavy hand of government has to be involved to force people to treat each other with common human courtesy and decency.
So much for the oft quoted concept of America as, "The Shining City on the Hill."
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Beyond that, it's a sad commentary on Americans that the heavy hand of government has to be involved to force people to treat each other with common human courtesy and decency.
So much for the oft quoted concept of America as, "The Shining City on the Hill."
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Title: Re: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: Jill F on December 24, 2015, 03:55:55 PM
Post by: Jill F on December 24, 2015, 03:55:55 PM
So when someone is handed a six-figure fine, what will the backlash against the trans community look like?
Title: Re: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: kira21 ♡♡♡ on December 24, 2015, 04:48:04 PM
Post by: kira21 ♡♡♡ on December 24, 2015, 04:48:04 PM
I dont trust news from any site that says 'answer a survey to read this article' it smacks of click bait and low integrity.
Title: Re: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: stephaniec on December 24, 2015, 05:10:29 PM
Post by: stephaniec on December 24, 2015, 05:10:29 PM
Quote from: kira21 ♡♡♡ on December 24, 2015, 04:48:04 PMI sorry, I'm don't know why your getting that message,, it's not showing up on mine. I don't put articles up that make you do that to read the story. Try this one
I dont trust news from any site that says 'answer a survey to read this article' it smacks of click bait and low integrity.
NYC will fine employers up to $250,000 for referring to 'transsexuals' by their natural gender
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nyc-will-fine-employers-up-to-250000-for-referring-to-transsexuals-by-their
Lifesitenews/NewsGenderWed Dec 23, 2015 - 7:08 pm EST
Title: Re: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: suzifrommd on December 24, 2015, 08:38:47 PM
Post by: suzifrommd on December 24, 2015, 08:38:47 PM
Quote from: kira21 ♡♡♡ on December 24, 2015, 04:48:04 PM
I dont trust news from any site that says 'answer a survey to read this article' it smacks of click bait and low integrity.
I didn't get that message and I STILL don't trust that site. The article is written with a strong anti-trans bias. Even the headline makes that clear.
Title: Re: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: Dee Marshall on December 24, 2015, 09:27:13 PM
Post by: Dee Marshall on December 24, 2015, 09:27:13 PM
From the horse's mouth. http://www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/html/law/gender-identity-legalguidance.shtml I haven't read it entirely myself, yet.
Title: Re: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: michelle on December 24, 2015, 11:02:16 PM
Post by: michelle on December 24, 2015, 11:02:16 PM
The City Ordinance said the fines could be up to $250,000.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/html/law/gender-identity-legalguidance.shtml
GENDER IDENTITY/GENDER EXPRESSION: LEGAL ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE
New York City Commission on Human Rights Legal Enforcement Guidance on Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Expression: Local Law No. 3 (2002); N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 8-102(23)
IV. PENALTIES IN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
The Commission can impose civil penalties up to $125,000 for violations, and up to $250,000 for violations that are the result of willful, wanton, or malicious conduct. The amount of a civil penalty will be guided by the following factors, among others:
* The severity of the particular violation;
* The existence of previous or subsequent violations;
* The employer's size, considering both the total number of employees and its revenue; and
* The employer's actual or constructive knowledge of the NYCHRL.
These penalties are in addition to the other remedies available to people who successfully resolve or prevail on claims under the NYCHRL, including, but not limited to, back and front pay, along with other compensatory and punitive damages. The Commission may consider the lack of an adequate anti-discrimination policy as a factor in determining liability, assessing damages, and mandating certain affirmative remedies.
__________________________________________________
1 Local Law No. 85 (2005); see also N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 8-130 ("The provisions of this title shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of the uniquely broad and remedial purposes thereof, regardless of whether federal or New York State civil and human rights laws, including those laws with provisions comparably-worded to provisions of this title have been so construed.")
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nyc-will-fine-employers-up-to-250000-for-referring-to-transsexuals-by-their
This newspaper article was in a conservative Christian newspaper and from what I can see its purpose was to get .people upset with New York City for fining people in New York City for discriminating against trans individuals.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/html/law/gender-identity-legalguidance.shtml
GENDER IDENTITY/GENDER EXPRESSION: LEGAL ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE
New York City Commission on Human Rights Legal Enforcement Guidance on Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Expression: Local Law No. 3 (2002); N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 8-102(23)
IV. PENALTIES IN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
The Commission can impose civil penalties up to $125,000 for violations, and up to $250,000 for violations that are the result of willful, wanton, or malicious conduct. The amount of a civil penalty will be guided by the following factors, among others:
* The severity of the particular violation;
* The existence of previous or subsequent violations;
* The employer's size, considering both the total number of employees and its revenue; and
* The employer's actual or constructive knowledge of the NYCHRL.
These penalties are in addition to the other remedies available to people who successfully resolve or prevail on claims under the NYCHRL, including, but not limited to, back and front pay, along with other compensatory and punitive damages. The Commission may consider the lack of an adequate anti-discrimination policy as a factor in determining liability, assessing damages, and mandating certain affirmative remedies.
__________________________________________________
1 Local Law No. 85 (2005); see also N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 8-130 ("The provisions of this title shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of the uniquely broad and remedial purposes thereof, regardless of whether federal or New York State civil and human rights laws, including those laws with provisions comparably-worded to provisions of this title have been so construed.")
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nyc-will-fine-employers-up-to-250000-for-referring-to-transsexuals-by-their
This newspaper article was in a conservative Christian newspaper and from what I can see its purpose was to get .people upset with New York City for fining people in New York City for discriminating against trans individuals.
Title: Re: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: stephaniec on December 24, 2015, 11:20:29 PM
Post by: stephaniec on December 24, 2015, 11:20:29 PM
New York City Unveils Rules on Gender Discrimination
http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-city-unveils-rules-on-gender-discrimination-1450742331
The Wall Street Journal/Associated Press Dec. 21, 2015 6:58 p.m. ET
http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-city-unveils-rules-on-gender-discrimination-1450742331
The Wall Street Journal/Associated Press Dec. 21, 2015 6:58 p.m. ET
Title: Re: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: kira21 ♡♡♡ on December 25, 2015, 03:45:26 AM
Post by: kira21 ♡♡♡ on December 25, 2015, 03:45:26 AM
When I transitioned, my employer told me that we have similar penalties. Nothing crazy has ever not the papers here. Probably because an employer gets warnings and takes actions. Seems like a good thing.
Title: Re: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: kira21 ♡♡♡ on December 25, 2015, 03:45:52 AM
Post by: kira21 ♡♡♡ on December 25, 2015, 03:45:52 AM
Thanks for reposting the link btw
Title: Re: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: Kova V on December 26, 2015, 08:25:49 PM
Post by: Kova V on December 26, 2015, 08:25:49 PM
Quote from: stephaniec on December 24, 2015, 12:08:09 PM
NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to 'Transsexuals' by Their Natural Gender
http://www.crossmap.com/news/nyc-will-fine-employers-up-to-250000-for-reffering-to-transsexuals-by-their-natural-gender-23618
Cross Map/By Fr. Mark Hodges, LIfe Site News On December 24, 2015
"NEW YORK CITY, December 23, 2015 (LifeSiteNews) – The New York City Commission on Human Rights has issued rules that fine employers for referring to transsexuals by their real gender."
Quote from: Deborah on December 24, 2015, 12:29:48 PM
I don't like the picture. Just sayin.
Yeah, they did that on purpose, there are quite a few things in this article that are subtly positioned against the quote "NYC Pronoun Ban" ... I think they meant Anti Discrimination law? Silly christian news site, bending their words to make anti Discrimination sound like its against free-speech.
Did anyone else pick up on this?
Title: Re: NYC Will Fine Employers up to $250,000 for Reffering to ‘Transsexuals’ by Their
Post by: VeryGnawty on January 03, 2016, 07:53:33 PM
Post by: VeryGnawty on January 03, 2016, 07:53:33 PM
The law is real. You can go to the official government website and read it yourself.