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Vicarious Liability Defense No Longer Valid Under the New York City Human Rights Law

The New York Court of Appeals has eliminated an affirmative defense for New York City employers who are sued for claims of sexual harassment by a supervisor under the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”).  The Court held that the vicarious liability defense under Faragher-Ellsworth is inconsistent with the plain language of the NYCHRL, [...]