Age Discrimination
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Overview on what age discrimmination is, how to identify, and how to deal with it if you are a victim of age discrimination.
By: Workplace Fairness
Age Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Basic information on age discrimination and how to file a charge.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Employment Law Handbook for Non-Lawyers
(Separate Website)
If you have legal questions about your rights at work, this handbook can help you!
By: City Bar Justice Center
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws
(Separate Website)
This resource provides information on rights granted by the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws. It is linked to the The Department of Labor website which also has links to its two agencies which deal with EEO monitoring and enforcement.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Filing a Discrimination Claim: New York
(Separate Website)
In New York, there are a number of different agencies where you can file a complaint of employment discrimination. This fact sheet helps you figure out where to go first.
By: Workplace Fairness
How to File a Complaint with the New York City Commission on Human Rights
(Separate Website)
Information on how to file a complaint with the City if you are a victim of employment discrimination.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights
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How to File a Complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights
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Information on how to file a complaint with the State Division of Human Rights if you believe that you have been the victim of discrimination.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
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In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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Complaints About Attorneys
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If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
Prohibited Employment Policies/Practices
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A general overview of Federal anti-discrimination law, including information on who is protected from discrimination, and examples of illegal job discrimination.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Employment Law Handbook for Non-Lawyers
(Separate Website)
If you have legal questions about your rights at work, this handbook can help you!
By: City Bar Justice Center
Disability and Employment Discrimination FAQ: Reasonable Accommodation
(Separate Website)
By: New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
Disability Discrimination in Employment and Reasonable Accomodation
(Separate Website)
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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Americans With Disabilities Act: A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
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For people with disabilties who are seeking employment, this contains information about the anti-discrimination law known as the "Americans With Disabilities Act".
By: Social Security Administration
Disability and Employment Discrimination FAQ: Information and Confidentiality
(Separate Website)
What your employer can ask about your disability and what they must keep confidential.
By: New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
Disability and Employment Discrimination FAQ: Job Interviews
(Separate Website)
How the law protects disabled jobseekers.
By: New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
Disability and Employment Discrimination FAQ: Job Reassignment
(Separate Website)
By: New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
Disability and Employment Discrimination FAQ: Leaves of Absence
(Separate Website)
By: New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
Disability Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Basic information on disability discrimination, reasonable accommodations and filing a charge.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
New York City Commission on Human Rights Informational Booklet
(Separate Website)
This booklet is a summary of New York City's Human Rights Law and the services provided by the New York City Commission on Human Rights. It covers job discrimination, housing discrimination and discrimination in public places. It also explains how to file a complaint.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights
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Filing a Discrimination Claim: New York
(Separate Website)
In New York, there are a number of different agencies where you can file a complaint of employment discrimination. This fact sheet helps you figure out where to go first.
By: Workplace Fairness
How to File a Complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights
(Separate Website)
Information on how to file a complaint with the State Division of Human Rights if you believe that you have been the victim of discrimination.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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How to File a Complaint with the New York City Commission on Human Rights
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Information on how to file a complaint with the City if you are a victim of employment discrimination.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights
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Are You Somebody With a Criminal Record, HIV/AIDS or an Alcohol or Drug History? Prevent Discrimination Before It Happens
(Separate Website)
This booklet is for New Yorkers with HIV or AIDS, a drug or alcohol problem and/or a criminal record who want to know their rights to be free of discrimination. It explains: laws that forbid discrimination; limits on what employers, landlords, and others may ask; how to get a job or housing despite the stigma associated with HIV, addiction, and having a criminal record; and what to do when confronted with illegal discrimination.
By: Legal Action Center of the City of New York, Inc. (LAC)
Cancer in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
(Separate Website)
Explains when cancer is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and when employers should provide reasonable accommodations for employees with cancer.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Disabled Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
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If you suffer from a disability because you are a victim of domestic violence, you may have certain rights and protections at your job.
By: Legal Momentum
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Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
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If you believe that you have been
discriminated against because of your
pregnancy, or denied a reasonable
accommodation for a disability relating
to pregnancy or childbirth, you can file
a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights. Click for more information.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights
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On the Job Injury
(Separate Website)
Detailed information about Workers' Compensation Law in New York State. Click on each topic to learn more.
By: New York State Department of Labor
On the Job Injury: What's Wrong with Using Medical Insurance to Pay
(Separate Website)
Information about Workers Compensation and the problems with using medical insurance to pay for an on-the-job injury.
By: New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
Disability Benefits - Off the Job Injury or Illness
(Separate Website)
Information about New York State Disability Law for those who become disabled by an OFF THE JOB injury or illness. Click on each topic to find out what the law says, the amount of cash benefits, how to file a claim, who is covered, and other issues. Explains disability leave for off-the-job injury or illness such as pregnancy and auto accidents.
By: New York State Department of Labor
Disability Benefits (Off-the-Job Injury or Illness) - Common Questions
(Separate Website)
Explains disability benefits for off-the-job injury or illnesses such as pregnancy and auto accidents.
By: New York State Workers' Compensation Board
Workers with Disabilities Program (55-c)
(Separate Website)
Information outlining the Governor's Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities
By: New York State Department of Civil Service
Application for the Governor's (55-c) Program to Hire Disabled Veterans Application for the Governor's (55-c) Program to Hire Disabled Veterans
By: New York State Department of Civil Service
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits Chapter 31
(Separate Website)
Vocational Rehabilitation is a program whose primary function is to help veterans with service-connected disabilities become suitably employed, maintain employment, or achieve independence in daily living
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
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I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
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In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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How Do I Find ADA (Accesibility) Information?
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This fact sheet explains how to ask the court for a disability accommodation.
By: New York State Unified Court System
Complaints About Attorneys
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If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
DOJ website to help combat discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS
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The website includes information about the ADA federal civil rights protections to people living with HIV/AIDS in public accommodations, employment and state and local government services. The site also has information about filing a discrimination complaint.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Find Your Next Court Date: WebCrims Criminal Court Case Information
(Separate Website)
WebCrims provides online access to criminal cases with future appearance dates in all criminal courts in New York City and Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the County Courts in the Ninth Judicial District (which includes Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Dutchess Counties), the County Court in Erie County, and the Buffalo City Court. It also displays universal summons case information for the five counties of New York City.
By: New York State Unified Court System
New York State Criminal Justice System Handbook
(Separate Website)
Provides detailed descriptions to help you understand how the New York state criminal justice system works from arrest to appeal.
By: New York State Unified Court System
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The Consequences of Criminal Charges topic was developed in collaboration with Reentry Net/NY
By: Reentry.net
The Consequences of Criminal Charges: A People's Guide This manual provides basic information about some of the many consequences of criminal charges,
arrest, and incarceration in New York State. You will find information and materials geared towards helping you understand these consequences and strategies for preventing or overcoming them. Subtopics covered include: Encounters With the Police, Civic Participation (including voting rights and jury service), Employment, Family, Public Benefits, Student Loans, Financial Impact, Housing, Immigration, Criminal Records, and Certificates of Rehabilitation.
By: Bronx Defenders and Reentry.net/NY
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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Arraignment in Criminal Court Guide to the arraignment process in New York State criminal courts.
By: Legal Information for Families Today
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Arrest to Sentence Narrative + Flow Chart
The criminal justice process can be confusing to people not familiar with criminal law. This arrest-to-sentence flow chart and legal glossary are designed to explain and clarify the criminal justice process in New York County. Created by the New York District Attorney.
**The Arrest to Sentence Flow Chart can be found in the separate website attachment**
By: NY County DAs Office
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Preparing for the incarceration of a loved one
(Separate Website)
This guide will cover issues such as the options a relative has for caring for the child of an incarcerated loved one, options a pregnant woman has when she is incarcerated, how families can keep in touch while a loved is incarcerated, and much more.
By: LIFT
What Can I Expect If I Am Arrested?
(Separate Website)
Detailed information about arrest process including arrest processing, Miranda rights, stay at Central Booking, any medication issues after arrest, and what to expect at arraignment (arraignment is when defendant is formally informed of the charges against him/her and their rights as a defendant.)
By: Legal Aid Society
What If Someone I Know Is Arrested?
(Separate Website)
Basic information on how to locate an individual who has been arrested and summary information on what happens after an arrest has been made. Includes contact information for and directions to Central Booking in each borough.
By: Legal Aid Society
How Do I Get My Bail Money Back?
(Separate Website)
This resource provides a brief overview of when and how you can get your bail money back.
By: Legal Aid Society
How Do I Post Bail?
(Separate Website)
This resources discusses the two types of bail: cash bail and bond bail as well as information as to where you can post bail in New York City.
By: Legal Aid Society
Rules For Paying Bails
(Separate Website)
Read about what you should and should not do when trying to pay a bail.
By: New York City Department of Correction
What you should know before you pay bail
(Separate Website)
Information as to how the NYC Department of Finance processes bail refunds.
By: New York City Department of Finance
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How to File a Complaint with the CCRB
(Separate Website)
Instructions on how to file a formal complaint with the New York City civilian complaint review board.
By: NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board
How to File a Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (OCRL)
(Separate Website)
OCRCL investigates complaints against the Department of Homeland Security, such as abuse of authority or color of the law, discrimination, profiling, violations of the confidentiality provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), conditions of detention, treatment, due process, and watch lists.
By: US Department of Homeland Security
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Form Letter to Debt Collectors in Shoplifting Cases Use this form letter to response to demand letters for statutory damages in cases where you were accused of shoplifting
By: The Bronx Defenders
How Do I Get My Stuff Back?
(Separate Website)
Information detailing why property may be taken from you upon arrest--safekeeping, forfeiture, evidence or contraband--and how to get it back. Also includes contact information to Property Clerk Offices in each borough.
By: Legal Aid Society
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Notice of Claim Form - City of New York
(Separate Website)
Notice of Claim form that victims of police misconduct must file within 90 days of the incident in order to preserve their right to sue.
By: New York City Office of the Comptroller
Just Cause Law Collective
(Separate Website)
This website provides information detailing your rights during your encounters with police ranging from arrests and questioning to reporting police misconduct.
By: LawCollective.org
Know Your Rights With Police in Schools Learn your rights when being searched in school and when being scanned by a metal detector.
By: New York Civil Liberties Union
The Citizen's Guide to Refusing New York Subway Searches Read about your constitutional rights in regards to denying subway searches in New York.
By: Flex Your Rights Corporation
Tips for Trans People Dealing With Cops
(Separate Website)
By: Sylvia Rivera Law Project
What to Do If You are Stopped by the Police
(Separate Website)
This card tells you what to do if you are stopped, arrested, or injured in your encounter with the police, and how to file a complaint.
By: New York Civil Liberties Union
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Spanish / Español
Are You Somebody With a Criminal Record, HIV/AIDS or an Alcohol or Drug History? Prevent Discrimination Before It Happens
(Separate Website)
This booklet is for New Yorkers with HIV or AIDS, a drug or alcohol problem and/or a criminal record who want to know their rights to be free of discrimination. It explains: laws that forbid discrimination; limits on what employers, landlords, and others may ask; how to get a job or housing despite the stigma associated with HIV, addiction, and having a criminal record; and what to do when confronted with illegal discrimination.
By: Legal Action Center of the City of New York, Inc. (LAC)
Beyond Going Home: From Reentry to Reintegration Provides tips on successful reintegration after release from prison. It highlights essential steps for a successful reentry including establishing a positive relationship with Parole officer; building positive relationships; getting involved in community activities; and meeting the challenge of obtaining employment.
By: Center for Community Alternatives
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