Practice point: A New York resident cannot bring a proceeding under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) and the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) against a foreign corporation for alleged discrimination that occurred outside New York.
Practitioners should note that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require an employer to grant the employee an indefinite leave of absence or to transfer the employee to a position in another department that is occupied by another employee.
Case: Esposito v. Altria Group, Inc., NY Slip Op 08151 (1st Dept. 2009)
The opinion is here.
Monday's issue: Motion practice.
