Glencore , Merck , Novartis and Walmart are to be investigated by the state ’s Division of Consumer Rights over allegations of sexual discrimination , following allegations in a national York Times article . New York is one of 23 US states that has laws requiring the accommodation of pregnant women . If the companies do not respond to information requests , they could be subpoenaed or paid fines for damages . The Division of Human Rights will also run ads on New York City subways , offering advice to affected women .
Glencore, Merck, Novartis and Walmart are to be investigated by the state’s Division of Human Rights over allegations of pregnancy discrimination, following revelations in a New York Times article. New York is one of 23 US states that has laws requiring the accommodation of pregnant workers. If the companies do not respond to information requests, they could be subpoenaed or face claims for damages. The Division of Human Rights will also run ads on New York City subways, offering advice to affected women.