Relates to preventing discrimination and increasing awareness of rights for employees with menstrual-related conditions, perimenopausal-related conditions and menopausal-related conditions
What changed between versions
Added 'perimenopausal-related conditions' to the list of protected conditions in the executive law, ensuring employees in this specific life stage receive the same anti-discrimination protections as those with menstrual or menopausal conditions.
Added a new requirement for employers to post a conspicuous notice informing employees of their right to reasonable accommodations for menstrual, perimenopausal, and menopausal-related conditions.
Added a new requirement stating that employees must cooperate in providing medical information necessary to verify the existence of menstrual, perimenopausal, or menopausal-related conditions.
Updated the definition of covered conditions to explicitly list specific symptoms such as hot flashes, mood changes, weight gain, and sleep disruption.