Sexual Health, Pregnancy, Birth Control and Abortion
Tips on Abortion, Contraception, and Pregnancy Rights in New York State Answers questions about abortion, birth control and pregnancy. Includes information about a teenager's right to an abortion and birth control. Also includes information about pregnancy discrimination at work.
By: LawHelp.org/NY
Pregnancy Discrimination
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Basic information on pregnancy discrimination and how to file a charge.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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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Pregnant & Parenting teens
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New York City Department of Education information on programs for pregnant and parenting teens.
By: New York City Department of Education
Pregnant and Parenting Teens' Right to Stay in School
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If you are a teen parent you have the right to stay in school. This factsheet provides information about the laws that protect you.
By: New York Civil Liberties Union Teen Health Initiative
Sexual Health and Pregnancy Help Guide
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A listing of free services for teenagers in need of birth control, abortion or sexual health services.
By: Lawyers for Children, Inc.
Teen Health: Information on Clinics in NYC
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You can use this website to find free or low cost clinics in NYC that provide sexual health services for teens.
By: New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Your Breastfeeding Rights in New York
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Learn about your breastfeeding rights at the hospital after giving birth, in public and at work.
By: New York Civil Liberties Union
Guidelines Regarding the Rights of Nursing Mothers to Express Breast Milk in the Work Place
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An employer must provide reasonable unpaid break time or permit an employee to use paid break time or meal time each day to allow an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for up to three years following child birth. Click to learn more.
By: New York State Department of Labor
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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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Spanish / Español
Are you Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?
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Information about different legal options if you are pregnant and want to consider adoption.
By: Child Welfare Information Gateway
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Spanish / Español
Protecting Access to Women's Health Services
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Federal and state clinic access laws give patients and staff the right to be free from force, threats of force, or physical obstruction when trying to obtain or provide reproductive health care at medical facilities. This pamphlet is designed to explain the rights that these laws give you.
By: New York State Attorney General's Office
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