Effective March 23, 2021, existing single-occupancy bathrooms must remove any signage designating the bathroom as “male” or “female” and replace it with signage indicating it is open to people of all genders. The law does not require businesses or schools to build new gender-neutral, single-occupancy restrooms.

New York employers that have establishments in public places, should ensure that all single-occupancy restrooms on their premises are clearly designated as gender neutral. Should you have any questions regarding the new legislation and if it affects your business, please contact ALG.