The Boss Bill prohibits employers from accessing their employees’ personal information about their reproductive health decisions. They cannot implement any requirement that hinders employees’ ability to exercise their right to make such decisions and access related health and medical services. Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee, sponsor of the legislation.
Equality is a fundamental human right
Meanwhile, the Equal Rights Amendment will update the New York State Constitution to prohibit denying equal rights based on gender. The bill will guarantee that men and women in the state have equal rights in employment, health, education, and domestic violence.
Currently, the state Constitution offers equal rights on the basis of race, color, creed or religion. However, it does not guarantee equal rights on the basis of gender.
Assembly member Seawright is the sponsor of the Equal Rights Amendment. According to her, “Equality is a fundamental human right that should be guaranteed in the Constitution.”
