Expanding Protected Classes in County Policy
Summary
Members including Irene Weiser want to review and potentially expand workplace harassment protections, comparing county, state, federal, and New York City protected classes, with a resolution possible in a month or two after consulting the county attorney and HR.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed May 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
County employees in classes not currently protected under county policy.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting — May 27, 2026
The county's equal employment opportunity policy lists fewer protected classes than peer jurisdictions like NYC and Westchester County. Irene Weiser is pushing to enumerate more — from caregiver and lactation status to lawful source of income — and to update the county's outdated non-discrimination webpage.
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Regular Meeting — March 23, 2026
Members including Irene Weiser want to review and potentially expand workplace harassment protections, comparing county, state, federal, and New York City protected classes, with a resolution possible in a month or two after consulting the county attorney and HR.
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