Establishes a civil cause of action for employees who are subjected to an abusive work environment; employers shall be vicariously liable for such work environment.
Relates to requiring the use of project labor agreements for large scale construction projects under the state university construction fund; provides an exception to such requirement may be granted; provides that the fund may require every contractor become party to a project labor agreement.
Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.
Provides that the court shall not reduce jury awards as excessive in employment discrimination actions unless the court finds exceptional circumstances which compel the conclusion that the jury was influenced by partiality, prejudice, mistake or corruption.
Permits voting at any polling place within the same county or, within the city of New York, polling place within the city of New York as a voter is registered.
Requires in every shopping center or facility that has over one hundred off street parking spaces that at least one percent of the spaces, or five such spaces, whichever is less, shall be a handicapped parking space equipped with an electric vehicle charging station.
Relates to the number of signatures needed on certain designating petitions and independent nominations for town council districts.
Authorizes electronic submission of absentee ballots.
Requires each public school offering a dairy-based milk option during scheduled meal periods to provide at least one plant- or nut-based milk option.
Prohibits expiration dates and dormancy service fees in certain instances; requires retailers to redeem card balances of $10 or less for cash at consumer's request.
