This Law Firm Publication by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. discusses the October 2, 2013 amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) which expands the anti-discrimination law's protections to require New York City employers to reasonably accommodate pregnant employees and employees who suffer from medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth. The new law, effective January 30, 2014, grants broader protections than federal or New York state law. Although it does not make pregnancy a disability, employers' duties are similar in that they must accommodate pregnant employees without undue hardship to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs. New York City employers should review their policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the amended NYCHRL, which also requires employers to provide written notice to employees of their rights under the new law within 120 days after it goes into effect. The New York City Commission on Human Rights has not released a model written notice.