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​ Victims of domestic violence will have new protections against discrimination in the workplace under a New York State law​ taking effect November 18. The measure, which the State Legislature approved in May and Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed in August, places new restrictions on how employers may treat victims. The new law prohibits employers and licensing agencies  from: Refusing to hire or employ, or firing an individual because of her status as a domestic violence victim Discriminating against that individual in compensation or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment Printing or circulating statements, advertisements or publications; using employment applications; or making inquiries about prospective…

Body: ​The New York State Department of Financial Services today proposed a six-month extension to a special coverage arrangement for vehicles used by drivers for transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft. The proposal was published in the Octobe​r 3, 2018 issue of New York State Register, the publication for all rule making activities by state agencies.When the New York State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo enacted the law in 2017 to legalize TNC operations, the DFS issued regulations to address the insurance requirements. One of those regulations stated that, until Jan. 1, 2019, auto liability coverage under group policies issued to the…