Motor Freight Express, Inc. v. New York State Division of Human Rights

Proceeding instituted in this court pursuant to section 298 of the Executive Law, to review a determination of the State Human Rights Appeal Board, dated October 19, 1979, which affirmed an order of the State Division of Human Rights, finding the petitioner guilty of an unlawful discriminatory practice based on physical disability. From May 28, 1976 to July 2, 1976 the complainant was employed by the petitioner as a "casual” interstate truck driver. The term "casual” designates drivers who substitute for permanent drivers who are ill *966or on vacation. After 10 days of employment, the…